The plot of 13 Tzameti revolves around a very interesting idea that is carried out very well. A poor immigrant roof worker steals an envelope intended for his recently deceased employer and follows the instructions inside in the hopes of making some money, and from there gets involved in a dark and dangerous "game." I urge you not to see the trailer or read any reviews that give away the plot, because there's not much to the movie other than the rather simple story. But it is a harrowing thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat for most of the movie. The editing was on point, the shots were really well-composed, and the lighting was usually very evocative.It starts off at once mysterious and ominous, thanks to the overpowering and not-so-subtle score, but very quickly you realize that the first thirty minutes are worthless. And once it's over you realize that the last thirty minutes are worthless, and that this movie really should have been made as a 30 minute short film. It's just a good idea, not a fully-fleshed out movie. Most of the movie is pretty mediocre: simple story, missing message, unimpressive acting, worthless dialogue, uninspired music. The black and white cinematography didn't add much to the movie and was simply a cheap yet effective way of making it look prettier (albeit older). It felt odd and out of place seeing modern cars and technology in black and white. And most of the shots were also extremely minimalist, which took away from the realism. But the nail-biting tension, on par with the scenes with Christopher Walken in The Deer Hunter, is what you should see this movie for because that is all it really is. Recommended if you're interested in thrillers and suspense movies, but don't try to sniff out the plot details before watching.
IMDb link: http://imdb.com/title/tt0475169/