Here is the trailer for the film:
What I think is effective about the film is that the characters intentions aren't always obvious on some levels. The female co-worker obviously wants to be with her boss, however, what's driving her to do it, even though there are some obstacles, isn't obvious. The film keeps the audience wondering if there is something psychologically wrong with her, if there's an ulterior motive, or if this is the way she gets what she wants.
Whilst the film pans out, it's obvious the feelings the audience feels towards different characters. The main character (Derek Charles played by Idris Elba) is respected by the audience, for his will power and love for his wife. His wife (Sharon Charles played by Beyonce Knowles) is liked too, but also sympathised and feared for by the audience, as she is the one being threatened. The "villan" of the film (Lisa Sheridan played by Ali Larter) is disliked by the audience, as she is the one threatening the peace, but of course, the most vital part of the film.
The soundtrack is a very important part, all throughout the film, especially the non-diegetic sound. At most points in the film, a quiet, eerie soundtrack is playing. It builds tension and keeps the audience on the edge, waiting for a big event to happen next. The music get's most "explosive" and intense at the main event of the film, the fight scene, near the end. Lots of loud, threatening diegetic sound is used in this scene too, to involve the audience more, like the sound of being thrown against a door.
Lots of midshots are used in the film, I think this is because the reactions and emotions of the characters have to be seen clearly, because the mood is always quite intense, but also, to get a clear view of the body language of the characters too, to give the audience a better idea of how the characters are feeling, or how they may react
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