Lost in Perfection (2023)

no thrill in this thriller

I was really looking forward to the release of this movie since it's Theater release four months ago and watched it right away when it popped up on Netflix but I can't say I wasn't disappointed....

The first half of the movie is sprinting through the plot in a way where you think something ain't right. I never thought "thriller" and "murder" could leave me feeling so indifferent. There's barely any mystery and everything is dealt with so fast that you never get the feeling that the supposed killer could get away with it. Pairings form up unnaturally fast and confessions aren't questioned in the slightest.
The second half is where the expected happens but even that was lame. Essentially this movie had no thrill, nor were any of the characters particularly interesting. Especially the older FL, who was supposed to be this scheming killer widow, had no mysterious aura around her nor was she pissing me off (which I kinda wanted). It also gets a bit cheesy in the middle but at least everyone's pretty to look at.

I guess the only good things in this movie are 1. Rhydian looks very dashing as the prosecutor and the the final 5 minutes / the post credit scene evoked a tiny bit of excitement in me. Everything else was very bland in my opinion

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"Lost in Perfection" (2023) starts with promise but ultimately disappoints, failing to fulfil its potential as a compelling thriller. Rushing through its plot without building suspense or developing characters, the film leaves viewers feeling underwhelmed and disconnected. Despite an intriguing premise surrounding a "Poisonous Widow" and a web of deceit, the execution falls flat, lacking the expected depth and tension. Even the central antagonist, Lan, fails to evoke the sinister aura required of her character. As the narrative progresses, anticipated twists fail to materialize, resulting in a lackluster climax and unresolved plotlines. While the film does boast visually appealing moments and a charismatic performance by Rhydian Vaughan as the prosecutor, these elements are overshadowed by its overall shortcomings. "Lost in Perfection" may offer surface-level entertainment, but it fails to deliver the gripping thriller experience viewers anticipated.

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