Synopsis: Lucas, a college student of modest background, is invited to join a college secret society, and meets with the disapproval of his closest friend. The latter starts an investigation and ends up dead, which gives Lucas second thoughts about belonging to the secret society.
Appraisal: I wanted to see this film because it has, broadly speaking, a very interesting subject matter, one that hasn't been explored very often in films. And I did find it interesting, up to a certain point. Sadly, when it comes to the film's dramatic merits, I can't say it has enough of them to make for a rewarding viewing experience. The film's plot suffers from very poor choices in the second half, defying common sense in the most blatant manner. Anyway, a much more interesting approach would be to skip the whole murder investigation angle and really dwell on the Society life, baring to our eyes its inner working in its everyday aspects, and, if possible, extending to post-school activities. But that is not box-office material, so...
Rating: 40
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