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Jun 9, 2017 · Netflix's “Shimmer Lake” is just about the first interactive title from the streaming company, especially if you like pausing and rewinding (or whatever the Netflix equivalent of that action is). The hook for this tale about crime in a dour town is that it’s all told in reverse, starting with Friday and going back day by day.
- Mark Rendall
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- Stephanie Sigman
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Shimmer Lake is a 2017 American neo-noir crime film written and directed by Oren Uziel, in his directorial debut. The film stars Benjamin Walker , Wyatt Russell , Rainn Wilson , Adam Pally , Mark Rendall , John Michael Higgins , Ron Livingston , Stephanie Sigman , and Rob Corddry .
Shimmer Lake isn't mind-blowing or earth-shattering but I enjoyed it in the end. It milks the telling the story backwards gimmick well and although the cast fills odd roles, they do their jobs effectively. The story also boasts enough twists in the narrative to keep you off base.
Jun 12, 2017 · Written and directed by Oren Uziel (making his debut behind the camera), Shimmer Lake is a darkly funny crime story. It tracks an investigation that ends on a Friday to the Monday robbery...
SHIMMER LAKE is a dark, comic Fargo-like crime story in which three hapless criminals blackmail a politically-aspiring bank owner (John Michael Higgins) to help them rob his bank.
- Oren Uziel
- Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
- Benjamin Walker
Jun 14, 2017 · Shimmer Lake takes a simplistic story and breathes new life through the use of reverse storytelling, a beautiful muted color scheme, and strong performances from its cast of primarily comedians. At times, the comedy feels too broad for the serious tone of the film, but overall, it is an enjoyable entry in the crime thriller genre.
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Shimmer Lake takes a simplistic story and breathes new life through the use of reverse storytelling, a beautiful muted color scheme, and strong performances from its cast. Full Review | Jun...
