2014 was also the year that Miss Meadows appeared. Both that movie and The Voices are similar in their approaches, as each begins with a premise of innocence which is gradually eroded. Both rely on the performance and charm of the lead. Ryan Reynolds does a good job as the helpful childlike employee, reminding me a little of Jim Carrey in The Truman Show, though with less exuberance and ultimately far less gravity. The Voices is an easy movie to watch, the story is relatively uncomplicated, and early on the lead is very likeable and you want him to do alright. When it comes undone you hope he'll find a way out. I think it says a lot about how the mentally ill are far less responsible for crimes than the rest of us.
Just a side note about Miss Meadows: Initially I struggled to remember the name of that movie. Had I not recalled that there was a "Miss" in the title I would never have found it, despite describing both the plot and the dvd cover in detail at several search sites. If ever you find you really like a 'lesser' movie (ie, not a blockbuster), then my suggestion is that you make a quick note of it, because if you forget the title you may well be in for a very frustrating time indeed.
Just a side note about Miss Meadows: Initially I struggled to remember the name of that movie. Had I not recalled that there was a "Miss" in the title I would never have found it, despite describing both the plot and the dvd cover in detail at several search sites. If ever you find you really like a 'lesser' movie (ie, not a blockbuster), then my suggestion is that you make a quick note of it, because if you forget the title you may well be in for a very frustrating time indeed.