Backgammon

Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: March 11, 2016

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Ratings

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berlioz48Mar 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, BloodyBackgammon 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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SexyLemurMar 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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AdeloddMar 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,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 those looking for something truly unique and original, it's sure to please. Highly recommended!… Expand

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MarshallNMar 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 manyAn 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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hws212Mar 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 toBackgammon 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!… Expand

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Raptor10Feb 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'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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