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Sharp Corner
2025 111 min Canada, United States of America 18+
★6.7
Thriller, Comedy
Director: Jason Buxton
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Description
A dedicated family man becomes obsessed with saving the lives of the car accident victims on the sharp corner in front of his house – an obsession that could cost him everything.
Starring
Cobie Smulders
Actor
Ben Foster
Actor
Gavin Drea
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Sharp Corner depicts a man's descent into destructive obsession following a series of tragic accidents at his home. While the premise is initially engaging, the film draws mixed reactions regarding its tonal shift and the character's descent into selfish fixations.
| Originality | The central premise provides a unique, unsettling look at how trauma can manifest as a misguided need for external heroism. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative trajectory feels increasingly contrived as the protagonist's obsession with rescuing others alienates his family and disintegrates his personal life. | |
| Acting | Ben Foster's performance serves as a strong anchor, effectively communicating the character's internal fixation. | |
| Acting | The characterization of the wife is divisive; some find her portrayal underplayed, while others criticize the script for failing to realistically address the trauma she experiences. |