2 December 2007. Life after death. This is no AFTER LIFE (1998), a Japanese version of life after death, but it has a dry wit that seems to capture the attention of one's mind and rumbling laughter. This low-budget picture captures some fascinating images of the this vision of the afterlife using some of the scenes from this real, alive life. The selection of eerie, odd broken down stuff is fun and delightful. Azura Skye, unfortunately doesn't get a large role in this movie, unfortunate just because of her past captivating minor roles that she has had in television and movies. Jake Busey's cameo also was also a treat. Overall this movie while entertaining seemed to operate on a low power level, never really accelerating into a deeply, involving, emotionally powerful connecting movie. The ending sequences seemed somewhat unnecessarily confusing, detracting somewhat. Nevertheless this movie remained true to its theme and presentation which most movie like this don't seem to manage. Most movies like this become more serious, darker in tone transforming the mood and breaking the magic. WRISTCUTTERS keeps its integrity much to the credit of the director and writer. Seven out of Ten Stars.
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