I’ve had ‘Sundown’ on my watchlist ever since I first saw the trailer a couple of months ago and the Sunday morning session I went along to turned out to be the right atmosphere for this type of film.

It is quite a different film to what is out there, which I found refreshing. Just be aware however that this may not be to everyone’s tastes.

Sundown is a difficult film to summarise as the more you talk about it, the more it gives away, which takes away from the experience. From the very first scene your given the first piece of the puzzle without knowing what the picture is.

I’ve decided not to reveal any spoilers here as this review would turn into an analysis of my interpretation of the film. And I’d much rather let you experience the joy of discovery that I had.

For me, watching this film felt like I was curled up on vacation reading a good book. As the film progresses, the layers of the story start peeling away, slowly answering some questions about what is happening.

I think it would be interesting to see a second time, knowing how it plays out, and seeing what one might additionally pick up on or see from a different point of view.

I don’t think the film would have been as successful if it were not for the performance of lead actor Tim Roth. The character he plays (Neil) can at times be difficult to empathise with and his motivations questionable, yet Roth’s performance is captivating, providing insight to the character even when he is not delivering dialog.

It’s a slower paced and at times uncomfortable watch but if you like films that make you think and feel, you’ll enjoy this one.