'Reptile' Netflix review: Crime drama's and Unusual Suspect

Some thriller films rely heavily on creating a particular atmosphere. In contrast, "Reptile" immerses itself in this environment to a fault.

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Over the course of nearly two and a half hours, this slow-paced murder mystery maintains a steady stream of pent-up unease.

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Every scene conveys a similar feeling, a subtle sense of foreboding, which the Netflix subtitles describe as "tense music".

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Be it a man entering a building, a couple dancing at a bar.

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Or be the spy wondering at the automatic kitchen tap, each moment saturated with an ominous tone.

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Because of the film's unwavering commitment to this sense of impending dread, it eventually loses its impact, like a wolf howling over and over again.

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This method proves to be effective for a short period of time. The opening moments of the film have a hauntingly sinister charm.

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Immerse yourself in the seemingly idyllic New England lives of two young real estate agents, Summer Elswick (Matilda Lutz) and her boyfriend, Will Grady (Justin Timberlake).

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