Restraint (2008)
7/10
Don't restrain yourself from seeing this quality thriller.
22 January 2016
Restraint is a thriller done right. Its plot seems simple, with a young couple on the run from the police invading a man's home and holding him hostage. But there are many wrinkles that constantly redefine the roles of the characters and keep the story interesting.

All the actors do a nice job with their roles. Teresa Palmer is beautiful and brings a note of vulnerability to the movie. Stephen Moyer's character is the most dynamic, as he makes Andrew's agoraphobia believable. Nate Jones provides most of the movie's excitement, but at times his character is a bit over the top.

Restraint is still a solid thriller, even though it's a few years old, now. It's a perfect example of how to keep the audience engaged with twists and turns without making the movie seem unbelievable. Check out this relatively obscure but entertaining movie.
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