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Penthouse North
2013 85 min United States of America R 16+
★5.9
Thriller, Drama
Director: Joseph Ruben
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Description
After losing her sight while working as a photojournalist in Afghanistan, Sara Frost, now reclusive, lives quietly in a New York penthouse with her boyfriend, until a smooth but sadistic criminal looking for a hidden fortune enters her life.
Starring
Michelle Monaghan
Actor
Michael Keaton
Actor
Barry Sloane
Actor
Key opinion
Penthouse North is widely regarded as a mediocre and uninspired thriller that fails to capitalize on its high-concept premise of a blind protagonist. While Michelle Monaghan and Michael Keaton have small pockets of support, the film is generally criticized for its predictable plotting, lack of tension, and lazy execution.
| Screenplay | The plot relies on tired, predictable thriller clichés that fail to generate genuine suspense. | |
| Originality | The premise of a blind war photographer is largely squandered, as the film fails to integrate the protagonist's disability into the core narrative or tension effectively. | |
| Acting | Michelle Monaghan's performance is divisive, ranging from commendable and physically convincing to emotionally distant and lacking depth. | |
| Acting | Michael Keaton's performance is polarizing; some viewers find him charismatic, while others dismiss his portrayal as phoned-in and underutilized. | |
| Direction | The direction is viewed as lackluster and unadventurous, failing to establish the necessary atmosphere to make the film compelling. |