Into the Labyrinth

 

Into the Labyrinth 2019

• Director: Donato Carrisi
• Based on book: no
• Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Toni Servillo, Valentina Bellé
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Dustin Hoffman - many
• Why? Possibly interesting
• Seen:  16 November 2024.      

       Sam (Bellé) was kidnapped at the age of thirteen and now some fifteen years later she suddenly reappears. She is brought to hospital where Dr Green (Hoffman) tries to help her recover her memory.

       Meanwhile, a private detective Bruno (Servillo), dying of a heart ailment, decides to find the kidnapper.

       Confusing. It’s all in Italian except for the scenes with Dr Green and Sam, who also speaks English though she has been isolated from the world since childhood. Where would she learn English? Never mind, that’s no weirder than the rest of the film.             

       Weird, yes, also creepy, atmospheric and somewhat fascinating. Wait for that twist. 

3* of 5