everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Dreadfully Boring

Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Do not be misguided by the oxymoron in my review title, in this case it is certainly not an anathema to enjoying this production. In my humble opinion, the most difficult thing to do while making a suspense mystery is to make a 'Simple Mystery'. Something that we all can engage in, be engrossed in and enjoy with an ending that makes sense. This almost fetishist need of most productions to 'be different' more often than not end in forgettable productions with bad aftertaste. 'The Chalet' like innumerable productions before it is a mutation of that great masterpiece 'And then there were none'. The director and the writers have added there own spices and garnishes to differentiate but essentially it is formed from the same ingredients. Yes, it contains several loopholes and yes, you would have solved the mystery long before the director gets around to the bid reveal. But still, it is an entertaining little production. It is atmospheric, the production values are top - notch and the actors are more than competent. I enjoyed it, particularly the ending. It was a bit off, but what the heck it was alright by then.

I'm a Brit who much prefers continental drama, most notably anything Scandinavian. This is one of the best shows I've seen. Cannot fault it. Beautiful cinematography and first rate performances. Bravo!

Netflix has been doing a great job at broadening its scope by offering yet another solid European TV thriller to their subscribers (see Hôtel Beauséjour and La Trêve as other worthy mentions). Le Chalet is a product of France set in a secluded village in the Alps jumping in between two timelines 20 years apart to slowly unveil its mystery. There is something to be said about the minimalist nature of this show and others of similar regional background. Le Chalet succeeds in grabbing your attention with a talented cast and a thirst to uncover the troublesome events and mystery surrounding the village and its inhabitants. The seamless interweaving of past and present scenes to tell a story coupled with convincing characters backed by solid performances makes for a simple, winning formula here. Another well executed aspect is the tension between some of the characters that aids in giving the story more weight; the unease felt through certain interactions brings about a further sense of involvement. Shifting away from the performances, a good point of reference for Le Chalet in terms of plot and influence is the novel "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie. If you've read and enjoyed that book there is a fairly good chance you'll take a liking to this show.My only gripe is with how the ending could have been more dramatic given the greater level of emotion on display throughout the majority of this miniseries. The ending sequences were somewhat anticlimactic thus makes the show end on a bit of a flat note. Despite this minor reservation, Le Chalet is a good showing of talent and a welcome addition to the growing number of movies and shows away from Hollywood.

I gotta say, Netflix french shows are very good and i am captivated by them. i saw this one twice in a row in one week! it is THAT good. plus, after you find out the identity of the killers, you HAVE to watch it again and then notice all the clues. it is a really good show. the actors are great as well. very convincing and the whole vibe around it is just so good. i love it that the story has an ending. not like all the tv shows that go on and on even though i got addicted to this show very fast and wish it had more episodes. i do hope netflix will keep making shows as good as this one.