Film Review: Sound Of My Voice (15), (U.S.A. 2011) (Director: Zal Batmanglij), Monday 03.09.2012 20:15, The Filmhouse Screen Three, Edinburgh

This is a film I took a punt on, not knowing much about it beforehand. In retrospect it is a punt where I know wish I knew more beforehand. Had I realised it was written by and staring Brit Marling, who had the same credits for 'Another Earth' (which I had no interest in seeing), I would have probably steered clear.

The film has three central characters, a male/female couple who are covertly filming for a documentary to expose the bizarre behaviour of a cult leader, and the cult leader herself. The twist of the film being that the cult leader claims to come from the future. Within the couple argument arises with one feeling the other is falling for the cult leader & beginning to believe them. Then police become involved, speaking with the less susceptible member of the couple about the dangerous and fraudulent nature of the cult leader.

Brit Marling confuses her own beauty for charisma as the cult leader. There are odd statements made without explanation about 'her not being able to eat food from this time frame' and other such nonsense. There are scenes that appear to have no relevance to what appears to be going on. The behaviour of the cult members become literally laughable. The plot has too many elements to be explored in its short running time; only lasts 85min, thank goodness. The film appears confused and lacking direction. A pointless film without redeeming quality. Utter Tosh.

Rating: 0/10