Mom's Minute

 

Introduction to The Rental: A Netflix Movie Review

 

It has been some time since I’ve reviewed a movie that follows a similar plot as “The Cabin in the Woods” film. By this, I mean a film where the movie’s scenarios involve a group of people who take a vacation to a remote location in the woods, or some  other isolated area. Oftentimes, mysteriously, one by one, the characters in these type movies seem to meet with destruction. As an audience viewer, one may try to figure out beforehand who, if any, will make it out alive and well.

 

In fact, the last film I reviewed with a similar plot was another Netflix movie, The Edge of Fear.

 

Specifically, the film with The Cabin in the Woods theme that I happened upon is the Netflix movie, The Rental. Did this movie live up to the original “The Cabin in the Woods” movie, or did it fall short?

 

Check out my movie review of The Rental Netflix film to find out.

 

Synopsis of The Rental Netflix Movie

 

As I alluded to above, the story centers around a group of people – four to be exact, who decide to take a weekend vacation at an Airbnb with no neighboring houses and lots of trees nearby.  

 

The four main actors in the Netflix The Rental movie are Dan Stevens as Charlie; Alison Brie as Charlie’s wIfe – Michelle; and Sheila Vand as Josh’s girlfriend, Mina. Mina  is also a coworker of Charlie's. Last but not least The Rental Netflix movie stars Jeremy Allen White as Josh, brother to Charlie and the boyfriend of the character, Mina. 

 

It’s important to note the interrelationships of the characters above, especially Charlie's and Mina's connection as co-workers.

 

Once at their Airbnb vacation spot, they meet the handyman who looks rather unsavory, hence the group is suspicious about him from the start.

 

To make a long story short, the storyline is jovial at first with the group having fun and laughs, until the dog that they illegally brought to the property went missing. 

 

However, the plot thickens when illicit indiscretions occur between married Charlie’s and single Mina’s character which they thought was kept secret. 

 

 

Suspense in The Rental Netflix Movie

 

The storyline is crafted to keep the audience guessing as to who will be the destroyer, so to speak in The Rental Netflix movie. 

 

I think the writer did a good job of trying to lead the audience to think they know who this person is. You will find out who the culprit is if you watch The Rental movie on Netflix.

 

Lack of Surveillance knowledge Displayed During The Rental Netflix Movie

 

 

You have probably seen many videos or visuals that show where people are sometimes unknowingly spied upon –  whether this is being done at a hotel or somewhere else. In other words, you have probably heard the term, “Big brother is watching.”

 

This is why it behooves me to think that the couple who committed their indiscretions was not aware there may be hidden cameras in the house. After the hidden camera was discovered, they both frantically searched for the main transmitter in order to try to destroy it, or to keep the camera's footage from being viewed. Did they find the main transmitter?  You have to watch The Rental movie on Netflix to find out.

 

The Cabin in the Woods Angle of The Rental Netflix Movie

 

I will not spoil the film for you just in case you plan to watch it. However, suffice it to say that similar to events that occurred in The Cabin in the Woods movie, one by one sinister things happened to the characters vacationing at the Airbnb. 

 

You may be curious as to who survived. You may also be wondering who was the culprit behind the unfortunate incidents happening to the characters. You will find out should you watch the Netflix movie, The Rental.

 

 

Assessment of The Rental Netflix Movie

 

In The Rental Netflix movie, I enjoyed watching the comradery between all the characters at the start of the movie.  However, this was short-lived and the happy-go-lucky dynamics did not last long due to events that happened later in the movie.  

 

The above being said, if you are a fan of these type films, I think it may be worth your while to check out The Rental Netflix movie. Also The Rental Netflix movie is not overly long -- lasting only 1 hour and 28 minutes, so it should not take up too much of your time.

 

However and in my opinion, this movie fell just a little short of the original Cabin in the Woods film. Still, I think The Rental Netflix movie is one that may keep your interest.

 

 Even though The Rental Netflix movie’s storyline is fictitious, this film may alert you to always be aware of your surroundings and there is one more important thing you need to check should you decide to take a vacation in someone else’s house.

 

Rating of The Rental Netflix Movie

 

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the highest, I rate The Rental Netflix movie 3 stars.