Five married guys conspire to secretly share a penthouse loft in the city--a place where they can carry out hidden affairs and indulge in their deepest fantasies. But the fantasy becomes a nightmare when they discover the dead body of an unknown woman in the loft, and they realize one of the group must be involved (www.imdb.com).
Director: Erik Van Looy
Cast: Karl Urban, James Marsden, Wentworth Miller, Eric Stonestreet, Matthias Schoenaerts
The Loft didn't make it to the theatres in the UK. No surprise when it's a remake. Big surprise when you hear what names are attached to it. The film contains the highest level of suspense, which kick starts instantly. It's a game of guess who, keeping us in the backseat until the bitter end. Five married men share a penthouse loft, to cheat on their wives without their knowhow. They find a dead woman in the bed. They all suspect each other. The story unravels through flashbacks, but it's not a simple 'who done it' endeavour because they all have secrets to hide. The five friends aren't terrific people to relate to. It wouldn't be a huge loss if they all got their comeuppance. The acting keeps it ticking over, with Urban, Marsden and Miller standing out the most. The twist at the end isn't clear until it's staring us in the face. The Loft's objective, wanting us to make out own minds up. This should not be missed.
4/5
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