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HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Cruel Film Review average rating is 1 out of 5 Critic: Patrick Foley | Posted on: Apr 26, 2024 Directed by: Naim David Written by: Naim David Starring: Erin Taylor, Chris Dettone, Patrick Johnston A loud (well not so loud) and proud low budget mystery horror like Cruel is the type of film that should appeal to indie and horror film fanatics alike. Unfortunately, crippling sound problems that appear to be inherent in the film’s production make following an ambitious and depth-filled plot a considerable difficulty. Following the brutal murder of her parents Ava (Erin Taylor) lives with the burden of never knowing the identity of their killer. A devoted detective Peter Savage (Chris Dettone) suspects a deeper conspiracy as he works to put the pieces of case together, whilst Patrick (Patrick Johnston) starts to come closer to Ava who pursues her own investigations – with a much more violent fate for the perpetrator her preferred outcome. I really did want to engage with Cruel more than was possible. But unfortunately, sound production issues cripple a film that is heavily reliant on dialogue to tell its story. Numerous pivotal and establishing scenes are barely legible, even with volume turned to the max. Others blast out with these volume levels that suggest a poor job of sound mixing that is unacceptable even for a lower budget offering. Much in how the main takeaways from Christopher Nolan’s Tenet were not anything related to the film’s story or thematic devices, but its muffled, incoherent dialogue, these basic building blocks of cinema overshadow anything else in a movie if they are not in place. It’s particularly damaging to a film with a twisting and winding plot that requires an audience to be engaged fully with its set-up to feel the benefit of the payoff. The film has highs and lows outside of the sound issues. Its central mystery does offer intrigue, and keeps viewers guessing as to the identity of the culprits. Cleverly raising several possibilities, the result is a satisfying and shocking revelation that thankfully doesn’t collapse the narrative. Ava’s self-destructive quest for vengeance is an interesting contrast to Savage’s law-focused investigation, with both leading to dangerous places that neither are prepared for. The film is let down by some sub-par performances however – Erin Taylor failing to properly capture a genuine sense of grief throughout the film that is Ava’s driving force. A particularly devastating moment that occurs within the film is incredulously met with borderline indifference, which inadvertently undermines Ava’s moral justification for her entire plot. Once revealed, the killer is portrayed as a giggling, maniacal psychopath that mirrors a teenagers attempt at edginess. It's a shame as some scenes are staged beautifully in a way that feels like a loving homage to B-movies in general. Vibrant lighting is utilised well to stage carnage and chaos, and a grungy, gritty soundtrack makes for an ominous, underground dread that steadily builds until the explosive conclusion. But ultimately, it all comes back to the sound issues. Under-par performances and clunky action sequences are to be expected and hardly fatal for a lower budget production. But failure to address the volume levels make this film sadly unwatchable. With this issue fixed the film would be easier to judge on cinematic merits. But films also must be ultimately judged based on the condition they are presented in. Cruel as it may seem, Cruel is a disappointment on these terms. About the Film Critic Patrick Foley Digital / DVD Release, Indie Feature Film < All Reviews Next Film Review >

★★★★ Directed by: #ChristopherDeakin Starring: #GemmaWhiteley, #AdamMercuryBrown, #JoyceBranagh, #AshleyGregory, #EleanorJessicaRoberts Short Film Review by: Alexandra James A Happy Ending is a spoof reality television show that pokes fun at some of the court room dramas we see today. The show focuses on a young married couple and displays their inner conflicts with one another. For wife Lizzie, she is prepared to divorce her husband for not ever being able to satisfy her in all areas…but specifically in the bedroom! This dark comedy is a combination of Judge Judy, Love Island dramas and absurdity all wrapped up in a show called ‘Out of Order.’  For main character Lizzie, regrettably, this was unforgiveable, and she was ready to take her life into her own hands, her husband’s money and then leave him! However, as the drama progresses, certain secrets come to light and the audience discover that Lizzie is not as squeaky clean as she presents herself to be. As like many of these shows, the audience feed off this scandal and the juicier the scandals become, the better! The short film begins in a court room, its all lights, camera action as the jury take their seats and listen to Ms Who’s tales of woes and the lack of satisfaction she has had to endure for a good few years. Their marriage is in turmoil and there’s no coming back from this, especially when we find out husband David Ducksoup has been going to certain places alone to get his kicks elsewhere…For our Judge this appeared to be a clear-cut case, however, certain witnesses began to shed light on the couple’s marriage which left the judge having to make some tough decisions. A Happy Ending is a witty and outrageous film that keeps you hooked until the very end. It was great to see some of those ‘behind the scenes’ moments where the director instructs some of the reality stars to add more tears at this point or show your angry side when you say this line. Many people believe each scene is authentic and completely unfabricated. However, nothing we see on TV is ever how it truly is, which made for a hilarious premise and managed to break down that wall between fact and fiction and showed us exactly what was behind the curtain. The characters themselves were very funny and combined with the comical storyline and dialogue, it makes for an entertaining show that I would certainly be investing in if it came into fruition!

★★★ Starring: #DevonGrevious, #NateReynolds, #TylerMcCray Directed by: #NateReynolds Short Film Review by: Alexandra James Shear Disturbance focuses on the theme of anxiety and how much it can affect day to day activities such as the simple act of getting a haircut. For protagonist Tyronne, this typical action becomes far more than that and is such a trigger that he becomes completely consumed by even the thought of it. This can be a very real experience for many people that suffer with anxiety, it can become debilitating and stop you from going about your daily life. Director Nate Reynolds portrays these struggles and highlights the importance of patience and understanding when interacting with a person struggling to keep their anxiety under control. The narrative itself is very simple and I think although this is a short film, it would have been great to truly expose the pain within the anxiety. It would have helped the storyline further to pull back the covers of Tyronne’s mind and provide the audience a sense of what it feels like to have this fear. The physical signs were apparent with the trembling and shyness when speaking to the barbers. However, a cutaway of Tyronne’s mental state would convey the severity and seriousness of his condition. It was interesting to see the negativity towards Tyronne as well, the barber seemed to have little to no patience and believed that Tyronne was wasting his time and essentially fooling around. Nate was able to suggest that we need to be more perceptive and recognise the signs of anxiety to help that person and bring them into a calmer and more relaxed environment to support and keep their anxiety under control. Unfortunately, for Tyronne, the experience became all too much, and he was unable to control his emotions and left the shop disappointed in himself. However, another barber came out after him and reassures him that he is not alone. In fact, he has also experienced these feelings and encourages Tyronne to speak with someone to overcome his struggles. Shear Disturbance has a message within, and director Nate Reynolds uses this short film to tear down the stigma and shame of living with anxiety and instead, Reynolds concentrates on the importance of speaking about this subject and sharing these struggles as this will ultimately educate others to understand more about the experience as well as learn how to help and manage them.

★★★★★ Starring: #IsidoraFairhurst, #MiaMckennaBruge, #RitaBernardShaw, #DaniDyer, #MalachiPullarLatchman Directed by: #TeddyNygh Short Film Review by: Alexandra James Watch What I Do is an all-female cast and short drama. It focuses on 3 teenage girls in secondary school attempting to navigate their way through friendship, social status, and their love for basketball. Being a teenager today can be a difficult transition, emotions and arguments become heightened and at this point in life. Conflicts at this age are all consuming and it becomes difficult to break away and see the light, as well as ignore the negativity. This becomes the case for protagonist Layla, as she struggles to become friends with the new girl joining the group. Layla often feels excluded and is unable to connect with Nikki, who chooses to disregard or shame Layla as a form of one-upmanship making her appear to be the ‘popular’ friend out of the group. Layla must find a way to channel her anger and focus on what is most important to her, true friendship, and her passion for sport. Layla’s skills in basketball become clear when she walks past a court and jumps at the chance to make a shot, she is encouraged by the other players to join and be a part of the team. However, through fear of ridicule she shy’s away from this opportunity and ignores their praise. Instead, she is left feeling embarrassed and even more of an outcast by showing an interest in the sport. It became evident that Layla has some form of anger issues which she needs to work on. Layla often represses these thoughts of violence and aggression; the viewer is given snippets of Layla’s frustrated mind with use of cutaway shots. Her anger becomes fuelled when faced with conflict, and unfortunately for Layla she becomes tested to her limit as Nikki starts to put a wedge between her and her friendship with Kezia. Layla has managed to control this anger for a long period of time, however, like a bubbling pot, it does not take long for this anger to spill. The characters are extremely relatable, especially to teenagers growing up and learning to adapt and change throughout their school years and rise above the hate. Director Teddy Nygh breaks down some of the barriers that stop kids from being their true selves. Nygh highlights that for Layla, basketball gives her the chance to channel her energy, focus and discover some new friends who follow a similar passion. This was a great story, and the characters were able to really convey that emotion of betrayal, fear, hurt but also happiness and the importance of friendship. It was an enjoyable watch and the interactions between each character were engaging throughout, you really feel for Layla’s character and want her to overcome her fears and see the true bond between her and Kezia.