You think you know what you're getting into, but then Significant Other takes a turn about 1/3 of the way through and the story goes in a different-and thoroughly enjoyable-direction. Taut (84 minutes), a tight script, two excellent lead actors, and confident direction make this a sleeper-surprise. Plus, for a movie of this genre...everything made sense. You didn't need a lot of exposition because the set up was familiar to any sci fi fan. Instead, the focus was on the characters and an extended game of cat and mouse. There were no moments at all where you thought "how could he/she do that/be so dumb?" Nope. This was lean and intelligent. It also had comedic moments which broke the tension and fit in seamlessly. Extra points for innovative use of a shark.
Review of Significant Other
