- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2003
- Runtime
- 1h29
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Three Blind Mice
Stranded. Tested. Bound by secrets and survival.
Synopsis
Three Blind Mice is a 2003 Australian drama thriller directed by Matthew Newton, featuring Edward Furlong among its ensemble cast. The story centers on three naval officers who find themselves stranded and vulnerable after their small vessel is caught in a storm and washed ashore an isolated island. As they await rescue, tensions and mistrust build among them, exposing deep personal conflicts and psychological struggles. The narrative delves into themes of survival, guilt, and the human capacity for violence under pressure. With its claustrophobic setting and character-driven plot, the film explores how desperation can erode moral boundaries.
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Reviews
Critical reception of Three Blind Mice was mixed to negative overall. On IMDb, it holds a low rating of 4.3/10, reflecting largely unfavorable audience opinions. Reviewers often praised the film's attempt to deliver a tense psychological thriller atmosphere, and some noted the strong performances, particularly from Edward Furlong and his co-stars, as compelling aspects. However, many critics found the film's pacing uneven and the plot somewhat predictable, which undermined the suspense it aimed to build. Rotten Tomatoes does not have a formal rating due to limited critic reviews, but user scores generally echo similar sentiments. Metacritic also lacks sufficient reviews for an aggregate score; individual critiques point out that the film struggled to maintain engagement, often falling into melodramatic tropes. Some reviewers acknowledged its ambition and raw emotional tone but felt the execution was inconsistent, which hampered its impact as a thriller. Overall, Three Blind Mice is viewed as a flawed yet earnest effort at psychological drama that may interest genre enthusiasts but is unlikely to satisfy mainstream audiences.
