There’s a fascinating concept at the centre of director Jason Buxton’s second feature, Sharp Corner, particularly its attempt to examine the intersection between emasculation and control through a mix of psychological thriller and dark comedy (think Nightcrawler with the absurdity of a Tim Robinson sketch, with Ben Foster’s creepily polite performance intermittently feeling like it jumped out of the latter). Unfortunately, the film never really digs below the surface of its commentary, nor is it tense or humorous enough to consistently engage the viewer. It has the occasional moment of intrigue, but for the most part, it comes up frustratingly short.