Thomas Daley directed “Tiger House,” a fast-paced home-invasion film that is entertaining, even though it is generic and predictable.
Kaya Scodelario stars in this low-profile yet sufficiently engaging film for a DVD release. One thing we must appreciate about the film is its plotline, performances, and some attempt at character development.
“Tiger House” follows Kelly, an injured gymnast in love with an upper-class guy named Mark, whose mother doesn’t have a favorable opinion of Kelly. When Kelly sneaks into her boyfriend’s room, she finds herself in a perilous situation when masked burglars invade the home.
The film is about survival and how the teenage girl struggles and fights to save her boyfriend and his family, who are taken hostage by armed invaders.
While the storyline includes some suspenseful elements related to Mark’s family dynamics, it primarily focuses on the female protagonist escaping a dangerous circumstance.
Although the script isn’t particularly strong and relies on genre clichés, Kaya Scodelario’s performance is praiseworthy, suggesting that she deserves a better script.
In terms of characterization, Kelly is well-defined from the very beginning as an independent and determined girl who can stand up to any threat.
However, we don’t see any other interesting characters. The criminals possess obvious yet clichéd traits that we have seen in many other home invasion movies.
If we set aside the supporting cast’s acting, what “Tiger House” really needs is a solid script with enough substance to connect the dots. While the action occurs after the home invasion begins, the direction could have also emphasized dialogues from the main characters.
Nevertheless, the film is fast-paced and not overly long, making it worth a try for overall entertainment. Watch the movie trailer below.
Genres: British Films, Action Thriller
Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Ed Skrein, Dougray Scott, Daniel Boyd, Julie Summers, Brandon Auret, Langley Kirkwood
Direction: Thomas Daley
Screenplay: Simon Lewis
Release Date: August 24, 2015
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Where to watch Tiger House (2015)
