Triage, 2009

TRIAGE (2009)
Colin Farrel, Paz Vega

DRAMA, MYSTERY

Colin Farrel plays a photojournalist well known for his work in unforgiving parts of the world. He heads off with his best friend and co-photographer to cover the war torn region of Kurdistan. He returns home shaken and tormented, his partner missing.

Concern at home amounts and he only remembers having been separated during an ambush before awaking injured in the triage. Distancing himself from family and friends, he pours over his photos, haunted by the mystery of his missing friend.




The GOOD : Good premise to the story, Christopher Lee's always a treat to see
The BAD : Stiff acting, kept in suspension too long and the film looses pace.

> 5/10

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THOUGHTS / SPOILER WARNING :

I felt compelled to buy the DVD because of its content on photography and possible commentary on the breed of war photography. It would make some interesting remarks especially as it pertains to personal choices to composition as photographers, but doesn't really go far with the material.

Its slow burn mystery that is somewhat disconnected and and uninvolved as you begin to catch on that there is more than meets the eye. Some interesting usage of camera and the gritty atmosphere of Kurdistan are a visual treat but the movie still feels long drawn and even the appearance of Christopher Lee late in the film feels misused and cannot fully save the films shortcomings. (his appearance did weigh in favour of my purchasing the dvd, though)