Peter Five Eight movie review

MOVIE TITLE: Peter Five Eight

This mystery thriller is now available in select theaters, and you can stream it on Fandango at Home and Vudu.

RATING: R

LENGTH: 1 hour 41 minutes

Movie Review Mom GRADE: C-

IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about a seemingly glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community is revealed to be an unhinged alcoholic with a dark secret when a charismatic man in black shows up one day at the behest of his shadowy boss.

The film was directed and written by Michael Zaiko Hall.

THINGS I LIKED:

The title of the movie is based on a scripture in the Bible: Peter chapter 5, verse 8, which says, “Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, walks as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” The only religious scene was in the last 2 minutes of the movie, although a few images of lions appear earlier. Kevin Spacey’s character’s name is Peter.
People have extremely mixed feelings about Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey’s personal life and criminal assault charges; however, no one will deny his great acting talent.
Rebecca De Mornay was such a gorgeous, popular actress in the 90s. We haven’t seen her in much lately, so it was good to see her.
Other cast members include Jet Jandreau, Jake Weber, and Michael Emery.
The dramatic music and opening credits make the film feel like something out of the 1970s.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

There are a lot of bad, stiff, and overacting acting moments.
I had never seen Jet Jandreau in anything before. She has only 3 expressions: anger, surprise, and confusion. When she whispered her lines, I couldn’t understand anything she said.
The movie felt like it was set in the 1970s except for the cars, cellphones, and a theater marquee that said 2021.
At 22 minutes, the camera zooms in and out like an editing error.
Unfortunately, I was really bored and didn’t like any of the characters.
The ending is really dumb and unbelievable.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Kids will be totally bored. So will some adults.
Gun violence with gory blood splatters
A million F-bombs
An unmarried couple talks about jumping into bed and we see them together in bed.
Lots of alcohol and drunkenness
Several murders are seen.
A wife hits her husband.

THEMES:

Second chances
Repentance
Revenge
Choices and consequences

FUNNY LINES:

“I run on controlled substances and inappropriate thoughts.” – Peter (Kevin Spacey)
“God created man but then, God had a better idea.” – Brenda (Rebecca De Mornay)

INTERESTING LINES:

“Details, details. Why fish for the devil?” – Peter (Kevin Spacey)
“Your services are no longer required.” – Peter (Kevin Spacey) “Is that supposed to be funny?” – (Rebecca De Mornay) “No, it’s supposed to be direct.” – Peter (Kevin Spacey)
“Words have no meaning. Let this be a lesson to you in false hope.” – Peter (Kevin Spacey)