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Adulterers
2016 97 min United States of America R 16+
★6.1
Thriller, Drama
Director: H.M. Coakley
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Description
On a steamy New Orleans afternoon, Sam Deuprey decides to surprise his beautiful wife, Ashley, for their anniversary and comes home early. But Ashley is not alone in the bedroom. She and her lover, Damien are about to learn how far a jealous husband will go.
Budget:
$750,000
Starring
Sean Faris
Actor
Mehcad Brooks
Actor
Danielle Savre
Actor
Key opinion
Adulterers is widely regarded as a failed attempt at a serious thriller, suffering from amateurish direction and a poorly written script. Critics dismiss the film's attempt at depth, noting that the combination of cliché-ridden dialogue and inconsistent performances makes the narrative impossible to take seriously.
| Screenplay | The script relies on tired, superficial clichés that render the dramatic monologues unintentional self-parody. | |
| Direction | Direction is viewed as inexperienced and incompetent, failing to provide the film with a coherent tone or professional polish. | |
| Acting | Performances are largely criticized as amateurish and over-the-top, with the exception of Brooks, who is singled out as the only believable presence in the cast. |