Oh man, where do I even start with “Kept”? This film, directed by George Simmons, sets off in a seemingly straightforward thriller direction, but takes some wild twists and turns. I watched it last night and, let me tell you, it was a ride.

So, “Kept” is about Emma, a woman who seems to have it all but is actually trapped in a glitzy, suffocating world by her so-called perfect boyfriend, Jack. The plot feels like it’s been borrowed from a telenovela but with a dark, psychological spin. Imagine “Lady and the Tramp” meeting “Gone Girl”. It’s a bizarre mix, but somehow it works.

What really got me was the atmosphere. There’s a constant sense of something being not quite right. Even the wealthy settings felt oppressive—like how Stockholm in January feels when the sky is just dense grey. The director uses color schemes brilliantly. There’s glitter but it’s hollow. You see wealth but you feel emptiness.

Emma’s character was, how do I put it…a bit puzzling. She’s both strong and incredibly naive, which kinda annoyed me at times. Honestly, I wanted to grab her by the shoulders and shake some sense into her. But maybe that’s the point? Aren’t we all a bit of a mess sometimes?

Now, funny thing – the theme of entrapment reminded me of that time I spent a summer working at a small movie rental in Södermalm. I thought it’d be cozy, but it felt like time was stuck. Every day was the same, a weird, repetitive loop. It’s that feeling of being stuck in glittering nothingness that “Kept” captures so well. And just like in the film, escaping that loop was a revelation.

And shoutout to the soundtrack! It’s moody, capturing the tension perfectly. The ending, though, left me a bit…confused. Some part of me liked the ambiguity, another part wanted more resolution. Maybe it’s just me, but I felt like they left a few too many threads dangling.

So, if you’re up for a psychological rollercoaster with a dark twist, definitely check this one out. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty gripping.

Here’s a sneak peek if you’re curious: Kept