A Thin Line
- May 29, 2017
- Game Developer 18
"A Thin Line" is a single-player Mystery Simulation game that explores trust and assumptions in relationships. Players uncover a emotional story by exploring a partner's apartment when left alone. The first-person game is atmospheric and self-reflective, highlighting our actions and thoughts in intimate settings for OS X and Windows.
PC
Reviews
- The film features strong performances, particularly from Martin Lawrence and Lynn Whitfield, making it a memorable classic.
- It combines humor with important life lessons about love and relationships, keeping viewers entertained while provoking thought.
- Many viewers find it a hilarious and enjoyable movie that has aged well, making it a favorite for repeated viewings.
- Some viewers were disappointed, feeling the film was not as comedic as expected and described it as a 'comedy of errors'.
- There are complaints about the quality of the digital version, with issues like poor sound synchronization.
- A few reviews express dissatisfaction with the character dynamics, particularly regarding the portrayal of Martin Lawrence's character and the film's ending.
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the film is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting Martin Lawrence's comedic performance and the film's ability to blend humor with meaningful life lessons. While most find it hilarious and entertaining, a few viewers felt it fell short of their expectations, noting a lack of laughs despite the comedic intent. Overall, the film is characterized as a funny and engaging adaptation with a mix of wit, drama, and charm.
“It’s hilarious and yet teaches a lesson to not play with someone’s heart.”
“Funny adaptation of Fatal Attraction with relevant life lessons.”
“Hilarious, witty, sexy, suspenseful, and totally beautiful!”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its relatability across generations, combining humor, beauty, and a strong plot, which contributes to an overall enjoyable experience. While it incorporates elements of comedy, there are hints of deeper, tragic themes that the reviewer plans to explore further.
“The movie overall was pretty good, and the story is something that every generation can relate to.”
“Add cool funny characters, much beauty, an excellent soundtrack, and a good plot to go with it - and you have a brilliant movie.”
“I intend to wisely and carefully explain what I mean by tragic in a little bit, despite this film fortunately being amusing comedy fiction, and fortunately not yet being based on a true story.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are underdeveloped, and their motivations are unclear, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the ending leaves much to be desired, failing to provide a satisfying conclusion.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the movie resonates strongly with viewers, particularly through moments of empowerment and revenge, such as Brandi's confrontation with Darnell, which elicits feelings of satisfaction and joy. Additionally, Darnell's charm and self-confidence highlight themes of unrequited love, adding depth to the emotional experience.
“But the part that really made me feel good and smile was when Brandi (Lynn Whitfield) got even with Darnell (Martin Lawrence) at her home towards the end.”
“Darnell Wright's charm and self-confidence virtually serves him favors in ensuring that unrequited love is outside his emotional zipcode.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent soundtrack, blending vocal pop and gospel elements, which enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the entertaining and engaging nature of the music, contributing to a brilliant and enjoyable atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is excellent, adding depth and emotion to the gameplay experience.”
“The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing every moment.”
“The blend of genres in the soundtrack keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight strong character performances, particularly praising Lawrence's role in "Thin Line" as his best since "Bad Boys." However, there is no specific mention of optimization in terms of game performance or technical aspects.
