Other reviews:
” …the film adaptation moved too quickly through some of its most interesting aspects. I also feel that the admittedly great characters still got shortchanged in a lot of areas, especially Jay. That being said, my loft (and likely unreasonable) expectations don’t negate the film’s success as a fun and gripping thriller that I’ll likely watch again.” 7.5/10 AIPT
” …the threat is revealed in the second act, changing the tone of the film from a whodunit to a survival story, and one that has some marvelous moments of surprise and aggression, getting quite vicious at times. Power lands some effective scenes of escalation, and the writing makes a bold choice in creating quite an unpleasant kid at the center of all the suspicion, messing with angelic child expectations.” 7/10 Blu-ray.com
“No Exit is ultimately a stunning first outing in a lead role for Rose Liu. She’s commanding, vulnerable, and her transition from questioning if she wants to live to finding the determination to fight to survive is near-perfect […] No Exit doesn’t overstay its welcome and manages to keep a pace that effectively builds a chill and tension to hit fans of mystery thrillers.” 8.5/10 But Why Tho?
“There’s never a moment where it’s predictable. Just when you seem to have a hold on the who and why something else happens that warrants an expression of disbelief. Not only that, it ties up Darby’s story well, not leaving any loose end hanging. Nothing beats an engaging and tense thriller with ample violence and moments that make you squirm – No Exit has all of that.” 4/5 Daily Dead
” …surprisingly refreshing to watch. In adapting Taylor Adams’s 2017 novel, there are plenty of things about No Exit that could’ve been approached and executed lazily or too conventionally for its own good, but every element, from its dedicated cast, to its creative team, imbues the film with a lot more craft and alacrity than what is expected from the start.” 3.5/5 Elements of Madness
“A terrific premise is buoyed by a charismatic lead performance and smart execution leaving viewers with a tense ride on a winter night. If anything, the film could have run a bit longer than its ninety-five-minute length to give its characters even more room to breathe, but it’s far from a deal-breaker.” Film School Rejects
“There’s a nifty reversal late in the day but it’s explained as an act of desperation rather than anything more nefarious and so a sharper bite is swapped out for something far more toothless, a development that’s indicative of the film at large. It’s an airport novel that’s now an airplane movie.” 2/5 The Guardian
“Much of No Exit feels old fashioned in the purest sense. There’s no woke lectures or ham-fisted stabs at connecting the story to modern tropes. It’s not an empty calorie affair, though. Darby’s addictions are never out of mind, and the actress dutifully ensures that’s the case. No Exit offers enough variation to existing themes to make it worth the detour.” Hollywood in Toto
“Director Damien Power manages to keep the suspense flowing proportionately and while the film races towards its inevitable conclusion, he manages to hide a few aces up his sleeve and reveal them accordingly. The cast, overall, do well in their respective roles and each plays well off one another.” 3/5 Irish Film Critic
” …the best part of No Exit was Liu’s performance as Darby, the only character on the precipice of being interesting. The dialog did not do anyone any favors. Seeing actors such as Haysbert and Dickey, who played Ed and Sandi respectively, relegated to the background was just sad. Ultimately, the film will live or die on the connection between Darby and viewers.” 40% Keith Loves Movies
“A small-in-scope thriller such as this one only highlights all of its flaws in construction and logic, and this one has scenes that fall apart in the moment they’re happening […] The climax of No Exit is somehow dumber, but then again, this movie features a character whose intelligence seems to markedly improve by taking a nail to the forehead.” 1/4 Mark Reviews Movies
” …Power doesn’t hold back with a handful of scenes that get hard to watch because of their brutality. I pegged this one to be a bit more of the sleepover-friendly variety, but it’s been pitched for adult-oriented members of the genre fandom […] Thankfully, while it isn’t an outright excuse, the violence does have a point and nicely ties into the final act’s arc.” 7/10 The MN Movie Man
“While it’s not an Earth-shattering achievement in filmmaking, No Exit kept me engaged and made me care — not so much about the characters, but it created a burning desire in me to get a clear resolution to the mystery. It’s a decent thriller with enough shocking surprise reveals to keep it interesting and entertaining, even if it’s tough to watch at times.” Screen Zealots
Release date:
No Exit will stream on Hulu from February 25th 2022.
Filming locations:
Auckland, New Zealand
Technical details:
1 hour 35 minutes
Trailer:
