Lake George movie review

MOVIE TITLE: Lake George

This comedy/crime/thriller releases on streaming platforms on December 6, 2024.

RATING: R

LENGTH: 1 hour 58 minutes

Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+

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IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about two cirminal misfits who embark on a road trip of revenge. They strike a dubious deal too enticing to refuse, and find redemption amid shady circumstances.

The film was directed, produced, and written by multiple award winner Jeffrey Reiner. In press notes, he shared that he watched the movie The Killers was immediately hooked on the film noir genre. He said, “The film was dark, dangerous, violent, sexy, and funny.” That description describes Lake George well.

THINGS I LIKED:

Shea Whigham does a terrific job and gives us an underdog character we want to root for.
Carrie Coon never disappoints. She’s great at creating multi-layered, interesting characters.
Other outstanding cast members are Joey Oglesby, Glenn Fleshler, Max Casella,
The road-trip duo holds our attention and offers a lot of humor and charm. They’re fantastic together.
Beautiful cinematography by Tod Campbell.
There are a few entertaining twists that surprised me.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

Most people will find it extremely difficult to relate to any of the criminal characters.
This is the kind of movie that makes you laugh and feel sad at the same time.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

This movie is absolutely not appropriate for kids
Crude language, profanity, and F-bombs
Violence with blood splatters and death
Lots of criminal activities
We see a couple start to go at it (dressed) in a hallway

THEMES:

Crime
Anxiety and worry
Revenge
Murder
Negotiation
Redemption
Guilt
Righting your past wrongs
Bad criminals who try to live by “the good code.”

FUNNY LINES:

“The gun just went off.” – Phyllis (Carrie Coon) “It just went off?” Don (Shea Whigham) “Well, I pulled the trigger.” – Phyllis (Carrie Coon)

INTERESTING LINES:

“Everyone’s capable of anything if they’re desperate enough.” – Armen (Glenn Fleshler)
“I think they think they’re happy. That’s good enough for most people.” – Don (Shea Whigham)
“I have done some shxxty things.” – Phyllis (Carrie Coon) “We all have.” – Don (Shea Whigham)
“Shxx happens. We have to do stuff we don’t want to do. That’s how the world works.” – Phyllis (Carrie Coon)