The Suicide Theory

A contrived but weirdly compelling thriller involving a tortured hitman, his willing prey, and the inexplicable curse that keeps them both from realizing their shared goal.

The final Act O'Twists, which almost anyone will see coming from very far away, lets down the character work that preceded it and the whole piece sinks just a bit too far into the melodramatic muck ...

"Suicide Theory" does boast a couple of intriguingly complex characters, however, and some interesting points on how little satisfaction is derived from retribution, especially when what goes around reliably comes around.

It sounds preposterous, and much of the movie is over the top, but the energy of the actors carries it for long stretches.

Its faults aside, The Suicide Theory is a truly touching story about our need for human contact. It's strange, goofy, surreal, and deeply gratifying.

the Australian neo-noir thriller The Suicide Theory is a smartly written and satisfying take on the hitman genre featuring a standout performance from Steve Mouzakis.

Guilt, grief, and forgiveness get wrapped up in a Twilight Zone-ish shroud of fate in this downbeat trifle of a crime drama.

The Suicide Theory is an intriguing and original examination of life, death, longing, and inescapable fate.

A compelling, occasionally intriguing crime thriller that's refreshingly grounded in humanism, but it loses its emotional footing during its twisty third act.

Some provocative ideas swirl around this low-budget Australian thriller but never jell into a suspenseful finished product.

Although The Suicide Theory is rarely dull, it lacks the emotional precision required to elevate it above merely an amusing concept.

Though the set-up sounds insufferably gimmicky [...] Michael Kospiah's screenplay for The Suicide Theory is a tight, thoughtful piece of work.