Ploy is a movie by Pen-ek Ratanaruang that describes the effects of uncertainty and the unknown when it comes to love and how that lack of assurance can create dreams and nightmares. The music and slow pace create an incredibly palpable atmosphere of foreboding and tension. Yet you still can't believe what's happening when it does end up happening. The suspense is built up and released in measured quantities, that help us get through each sequence. The theme is well-expressed, but not shallow; it only comes to those willing to dig a little deeper into what exactly happened in the movie. There is a question of what is real and what is not throughout the movie, although I think it is pretty easily understood for those who pay close attention. Also, there are beautiful images and unique shots that stick in your mind after watching it.The editing sometimes felt a bit pretentious, an attempt at being artsy, I felt, with extra time spent lingering on worthless objects/scenes and a deliberately slow pace. The acting was pretty good for the most part, but the written dialogue could get quite wooden at times (and at others it could be quite poetic and insightful). I really enjoyed this movie and got a lot out of after a bit of time spent analyzing the thematic messages.
IMDb link: http://imdb.com/title/tt0993778/