Woodyanders
War veteran Nick Boxer (a fine and credible performance by Michael Guy Allen) returns home with post-traumatic stress disorder. After finding his girlfriend Kayla M. (a sweet and appealing portrayal by Meg Braden) dead in the bathtub from an apparent suicide, Nick tries to follow suit. But when's he's resuscitated from his abortive suicide attempt, Nick learns that Kayla might have been murdered. So now Nick must die again and again until he discovers the killer's identity.Director Shawn Holmes, who also co-wrote the compelling script with Hari Sathappan and did the dynamic widescreen cinematography, keeps the absorbing and intricate story hurtling along at a brisk pace, relates the fantastic premise on a laudably moving and intimate human level, and does an expert job of crafting a supremely gloomy atmosphere. Moreover, Holmes warrants extra praise for putting a welcome and refreshing emphasis on mood and characters over empty flashy pyrotechnics. The excellent acting by the able cast holds the film together: Allen and especially the radiant Braden shine in the leads, with sturdy support from Julian Curi as the concerned Elliot White, Zac Snyder as loyal friend Ben Haven, David D'Andrea as smarmy jerk Mitch Harper, and Anna Szyszkiewicz as Nick's worried sister Hannah. Lastyly, and mostly important, Nick's obsessive need for closure gives this picture a substantial amount of wrenching poignancy. A real sleeper.
geraldyelverton
I highly recommend this movie for anyone looking for a good time. Not only does it prove to be an entertaining film but also a full and well told story. After being shown the trailer I immediately sought out a copy of the film and was not disappointed. Definitely, two thumbs up in my book. I'm not sure how many films are behind the director of this movie, but I would imagine they are well experienced as the beats of this film are well formulated and the action along with substance of story are greatly executed to the best ability. If that isn't enough, the character are portrayed by an excellent cast. So much so, that I am currently seeking out other projects from the starring thespians. Often I am disappointed when a not so familiar film is recommended to me. In this case the recommendation was dead on. Find a copy,of this movie now!
ladcrooks-26-192893
I found this film jumped to much, before you could figure something out, you had to work something else out. Not enough clarification! Maybe i left my grey cells at the supermarket, or are they in the car. They were not functioning, whilst i was watching this. Argh! Got it, she the boyfriend had taken to much coke, hence the nose bleeds and they want to commit suicide.The electric and water and how much to use etc, don't you know it will kill you? Sloppy idea. Who killed her then? Budget film for sure , 1 bridge, 1 house 1 car and 1 tin tub! ha!Qne thing for sure the way they get top reviews on here is by the cast and friends writing them for themselves.
Gary Flank
This movie was a really enjoyable take on finding one's self while drowning in the middle of chaos. Considering the low cost to make this film, I found it was very enjoyable to watch, with superb acting and the cinematography was just absolutely stunning. I do not want to give anything away but I will say that It builds slowly and develops fully into something that will keep you asking questions long after the credits have rolled. Overall this was something that I felt in my heart to be worth the time spent watching it,and can't wait to recommend it to others. It weaves an intricate plot with believable yet mind bending fantasy.
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