Backgammon

Name: Backgammon
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: March 11, 2016
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 22
Cast: Alex Beh, Brittany Allen, Christian Alexander, Noah Silver, Olivia Crocicchia

2016

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Ratings

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Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: March 11, 2016 | Not Rated

Starring: Alex Beh, Brittany Allen, Christian Alexander, Noah Silver, Olivia Crocicchia

Summary: When Andrew invites Lucian and his girlfriend Elizabeth for a weekend vacation, they don’t expect Andrew’s sister Miranda and her Baudelaire-obsessed boyfriend Gerald to show up as well. Overwhelmed by Gerald’s antics and the constant irritating horseplay with Miranda, Andrew and Elizabeth split. Lucian, however, decides to stay, as aWhen Andrew invites Lucian and his girlfriend Elizabeth for a weekend vacation, they don’t expect Andrew’s sister Miranda and her Baudelaire-obsessed boyfriend Gerald to show up as well. Overwhelmed by Gerald’s antics and the constant irritating horseplay with Miranda, Andrew and Elizabeth split. Lucian, however, decides to stay, as a simmering sexual tension develops between him and the flighty, flirtatious Miranda. When Gerald explodes after losing everything during an alcohol-fueled poker game with Lucian, Miranda finally gives him the boot. But as she and Lucian begin to dance around each other, their surroundings show threatening signs that Gerald may never have left.… Expand

Director: Francisco Orvañanos

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 89 min

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John DeFore

Mar 10, 2016

Pegging most of its hopes on two actors who hardly maintain the taut chemistry its long two-hander section requires, the pic plays like the feature debut it is, an uncertain drama full of attitude it can't back up with action. Read full review

Chuck Bowen

Mar 7, 2016

The imagery fails to express either the characters' or the filmmakers' obsessions or synchronicities. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Mar 10, 2016

The film's musings on artists and muses tries to be deep but gets bogged down in tiresome booze-soaked mind games. Read full review

Simon Abrams

Mar 9, 2016

Backgammon may not be effectively provocative, but it is sometimes dumb enough to be offensive. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Odie Henderson

Mar 14, 2016

If you came looking for the psychological sexing, or even just regular, good old fashioned erotic screwing, you’ll find it only if you’ve brought it to the theater yourself. Read full review

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berlioz48

Mar 11, 2016

Backgammon quickly caught my attention as one of the most sinister films of the year. The suspense that Director Francisco Orvañanos, as well as actors Brittany Allen and Noah Silver, can pull out of R.B. Russell's original novella, Bloody Baudelaire, is extraordinary and super dark.
One ofBackgammon quickly caught my attention as one of the most sinister films of the year. The suspense that Director Francisco Orvañanos, as well as actors Brittany Allen and Noah Silver, can pull out of R.B. Russell's original novella, Bloody Baudelaire, is extraordinary and super dark.
One of my favorite parts of the film is the contrast of music - that is the contrast between music and silence - letting the dialogue speak for itself.… Expand

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hws212

Mar 28, 2016

Backgammon far exceeded my expectations. It's a very well-crafted and suspenseful little indie gem that I'd recommend to everyone. The film looks amazing with an idyllic setting and the young cast of up-and-comers are so talented. Perfect to watch on Demand on a Friday night!

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SexyLemur

Mar 11, 2016

Have to say i thought i'd hate this, but was totally surprised, actually it's a little gem of a film! Pretty taut and suspenseful -- perfect viewing night, now back to house of cards!

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MarshallN

Mar 15, 2016

An enjoyable indie film! I think many of the reviewers who gave it negative reviews are judging it by a template they normally apply to studio features. For a low budget indie film, it's very good. The film looks very slick (unlike many indies), the music and sound are great, and the actingAn enjoyable indie film! I think many of the reviewers who gave it negative reviews are judging it by a template they normally apply to studio features. For a low budget indie film, it's very good. The film looks very slick (unlike many indies), the music and sound are great, and the acting is good overall. I was especially impressed with Brittany Allen's performance as Miranda. There's an intimacy to the film that borders on the claustrophobic. Great debut feature by Orvananos!… Expand

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Adelodd

Mar 18, 2016

A well-done indie flick that's worth a watch or two. It looks great, sounds great, and the acting is good, too. The story meanders like a European arthouse movie. For viewers used to the formulaic plots and structure of many Hollywood movies, this movie will have little appeal, but for thoseA well-done indie flick that's worth a watch or two. It looks great, sounds great, and the acting is good, too. The story meanders like a European arthouse movie. For viewers used to the formulaic plots and structure of many Hollywood movies, this movie will have little appeal, but for those looking for something truly unique and original, it's sure to please. Highly recommended!… Expand

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Raptor10

Feb 17, 2019

There's a lot to like about this movie (the acting for the most part, the cinematography, the score, locations, etc.), but there are also a few things to dislike, unfortunately. For example, the story should have been told chronologically. There was no need to begin it in the present, jumpThere's a lot to like about this movie (the acting for the most part, the cinematography, the score, locations, etc.), but there are also a few things to dislike, unfortunately. For example, the story should have been told chronologically. There was no need to begin it in the present, jump back to the past, then return to the present. It seemed like a gimmick more than anything else, as it wasn't necessary to the story. Overall, though, I enjoyed the film and recommend it.… Expand

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