Rated: R
Starring: Wes Bentley, Rachel Nichols, Simon Reynolds, Grace Lynn Kung
Directed by: Franck Khalfoun

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Rachel Nichols and Wes Bentley pair up in P2, a high-energy thriller that hits its target with white-knuckled suspense and mind-bending terror. I was totally immersed in the story from the start, and glued to the screen until the heart-pounding finish.

Thomas (Bentley), a garage security guard, tries to get her car started, but with no success. She decides to call a taxi from the now deserted lobby, as her cell has no signal in the garage. But, when the cab arrives the building lobby doors won’t open. Realizing she’s locked in by the computer security center she rushes down to the exit in the parking garage. But when she gets there, she finds that fighting for her life is only the beginning of one terrifying night.

Casting in P2 would be considered critical, because there are only two main characters in the script. But, Nichols and Bentley were meant to play the parts of Angela and Thomas, and should be highly rewarded for their wonderful acting.

The many faces of Nichols are shown in her amazing performance. Angela’s aloof mannerisms born out of the character’s successful climb up the corporate ladder melts away as she claws for freedom from her garage prison. Then her face turns to terror when she realizes that the only way out is to defend herself from a demented guard and his ferocious dog. Tormented until she can’t take anymore, it’s not a face of aloof or terror, but complete retaliatory butt-kicking anger.

Bentley’s depiction of the deranged security guard goes from very chilling to psychopathic. Totally capturing the evil within his character, Bentley makes the film work. I had to turn away at times when he carried out some very dastardly deeds, and his torturous tasks made me cringe.

A first-time director, Khalfoun should be commended on his ability to control the action and hold the audience captive during 98 minutes of mesmerizing torment. And the shooting in the dark cinematography is amazing, a commanding part of the total eeriness of the movie.

Guys, taking a date to P2 would be highly recommended as long as she is not squeamish about gore and violence. But, you may want to double up on your long sleeve shirts or you will probably find fingernail marks in your arms. Oh, and the trick where you ask her to wait by the car in the dark parking lot following the movie because you lost your keys in the theater? Sounds cool!

FINAL ANALYSIS: A nail-biting, white-knuckle terror flick that will keep you on the edge of your seat to its startling, mind-blowing finish. It’s a ‘charmer'.

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