Deadly Exchange (2017) Reviews

• Really?

  patswhatsup512017-12-28

  I'm sorry. I'm not one to take time out to voice my opinion about such tripe. The storyline is not so bad. But the acting is horrendous. Especially the dimwit who plays the part of Chloe. The actors' lines are delivered half-heartedly. Yet I continued to watch this cheesy excuse for a movie. Kind of like not being able to take your eyes off a train wreck. Which is quite an apropos analogy.

• I was feeling it until...

  katsumibear2018-12-02

  We've seen these movies before. They all follow a formula but we keep coming back because on a rainy day we enjoy turning our brain off and rolling with the predictability. But GOD no one could predict how utterly incompetent everyone in this movie was. The joy from rolling with it turned into complete frustration at the stupidity even on the villain's part. And now.......heavy spoilers so beware.......you have been warned. And now after Jack's death, I am reeling at the only person with any common sense being taken out so quickly. I thought they would at least go with the coma angle. Anyway I got over it but then came the investigation. For a detective to even suspect the daughter over the monster that she questioned who's answers clearly weren't holding up is when I completely tuned out. This movie is a rage and a half. And why is everyone punching in security codes in clear view. Why even bother having them then. As a person that can even laugh at how bad these movies are sometimes, this wasn't funny. Not even a little bit. Oh and one last thing. Why is the detective that caused them grief even invited to the daughter's graduation party? Whatever anyway if you've seen it, you know what I mean and if you haven't, don't bother, you won't be able to just relax with this one.

• Outstanding Performances

  Kristamw2018-11-10

  Character Development/Writing Quality: Lindsay Hartley (Samantha) continues to prove her acting savvy; she seamlessly slips into the role of a mother, exhibiting a natural and woman-next-door appeal that is endearing. Once she realizes what her foreign exchange student, Chloe, is up to, her kind demeanor immediately shifts into defensive protective parent who will not stand for her twisted tactics. Chloe's character is skillfully handled by Valentina Novakovic as she goes from a seemingly harmless guest to a swiftly evil-minded girl whose goal is to make Samantha become the "mum" she lost ten years ago, when her mother's boyfriend killed her. The lengths she goes to make this happen are outrageous, of course, and she wears the role of a deceiving psychotic well. The story itself is not anything unprecedented, but it does hold your attention as Chloe manages to find cruel tricks to play at every turn. Values: The mother-daughter bond between Samantha and her daughter Blake is sealed tightly. Samantha's boyfriend refuses to give in to Chloe's attempts at seduction. Blake is good friends with Jake--when he recognizes that Chloe purposely pushes him in a pool, knowing he can't swim, he vows to ensure that the truth is revealed to everyone else. His care for Chloe is strong and dependable. Content (sex, language & violence): Chloe's revealing chest in a picture. Minimal language. Violence is strong at the opening and minimal throughout. Scare factor: The deadly things Chloe does; the opening scene depicting her mother being killed. Overall, a strongly plotted story with excellent performances by the two leads.

• Did not like the lady playing the Mom.

  asrichmond2018-03-12

  I liked the movie. Good story line. Not your typical Lifetime movie and I watch quite a few! The only problem I had was I did not like the actor who played the mom. I think it was the inflated clown lips that made her not look normal. I don't know why women ruin their faces like that.

• Missing cast

  italiandlite552018-03-11

  Not showing who's playing the detective. Please add all cast.