'The Perfection' review — Cello from the other side

The Perfection follows two students of a renowned music academy whose first encounter leads to sinister results.

30-second review: The Perfection's first half portends a sharp and tense psychological thriller with two committed performances by Allison Williams and Logan Browning as the former and current star students of a prestigious music academy respectively. But one poorly executed twist followed by another takes away any goodwill the movie builds in its genuinely well-constructed setup.

While the rest of the movie could be an entertaining and campy descent into madness, its reliance on several plot and character reversal makes it more tiring than enjoyable. It's unfortunate because there's some real craft on display and the two leads give committed performances.

Where to watch The Perfection: Now streaming on Netflix.

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