Red Under Wraps

The acting and shots were of very high quality. Unfortunately, the problems start to become more and more evident as the film progresses. It struggles to tell a coherent story and lacks the necessary continuity for good storytelling. Many scenes tend to drag and others are not given enough time to breathe and really find their footing. The audio was incredibly quiet, making it difficult to understand what was happening in the plot, and what characters were saying to each other. The film's choreography was choppy and resembled something one would find in a Disney Channel Original movie. Red Under Wraps is a perfect example of what happens when you mix strong acting and shots with subpar writing. It definitely did not live up to the hype.

A solid student film with a surprising amount of delivery in the acting and camera department. It felt a little misguided at times, or perhaps rushed towards the second half, but over all it was a solid job done for novice filmmakers. The camera quality and varied, and was at times way too close to characters faces, but when the camerawork was good, it was very pleasing to the eye. For every awkward shot there was, there were other shots that were genuinely gorgeous. The dialogue ranged over the movie, but the highlight of the film was clearly detective Warner, who was played with skill. A balance of seriousness and a bit of dark humor made the film easier to digest, without going overboard in the drama department. However, the film's best guest weakness is that it loses cohesiveness with the run time. The first half is tight, but the second half is feels unfocused at times.

Red Under Waps has everything that I enjoy in a good movie - a thriller with a great plot twist and some very funny lines throughout.

The Cast - I like how the writer/director develops the characters in the movie. Each actor is perfect for their role. The cast did an amazing job showing off their character's personality.

The Plot - The plot is very engaging. It is easy to follow and quite entertaining. I enjoy a plot twist in a movie, and Red Under Wraps gives you exactly that.

Red Under Wraps did not disappoint. If you like this type of film you will most definitely enjoy it as much as I did.

I recently had the opportunity to watch "Red Under Wraps," the latest film written and directed by Dan Bazan, via YouTube premiere. I was already a fan of Bazan's work after watching "One More Take," so I was excited to see what he had in store for this film. After watching I just had to give this film a proper review.

There are plenty of things to unpack, and address.

The film follows two detectives as they attempt to uncover the motives behind a brutal murder. As they look into the suspect's past through the retelling of others, they discover a dark and twisted story that is both disturbing and captivating. Bazan does a great job of building suspense and tension throughout the film, keeping the viewer on the edge of their seat.

From the first frame, I was impressed by the film's stunning cinematography. Bazan's use of lighting and composition added depth and emotion to the film's visual landscape.

The acting in Red Under Wraps was top-notch, with each actor delivering powerful performances that added depth to their characters. By far, the standout aspects of the film is its strong cast of characters. The two detectives, played by Matt Tenny and Wes Melton, have a great dynamic and their performances bring depth to their respective roles. The murder suspect, played by Braden Kralis, is also particularly memorable, with a chilling performance that adds to the film's overall tone. With the given screen time for the murder victim, Diana, played by Triniti Cruz, there was once again a performance that was out of this world.

One minor issue I did have with the film was the editing, which at times felt a little strange and disjointed (Sounds & Cuts.) However, this didn't take me out of the film and overall didn't detract from my enjoyment of the film.

Overall, Red Under Wraps is a must-see for fans of crime thrillers, with a little twist! Mr. Bazan has once again proven himself to be great filmmaker, and this film is sure to leave a lasting impression on its viewers.

Where do I begin? Red Under Wraps is kind of a Hodge podge of a bunch of different film plots all kind of thrown together in a pot and then left outside for some raccoons to eat. Films like, "Hoodwinked", "The Batman 2022", "The Fugitive", "Me, Myself & Irene", and so much more. It's honestly painful to watch at times, cause it makes you think about all the better films you could be watching instead of this. The only saving grace this "movie" has is in the editing, which is done pretty effectively throughout. All the actors and actresses were the real stars of the show in this. Braden Kralis turns in a powerful performance in every scene he is in, even the ones where he just stands there staring. Triniti Cruz did a phenomenal job, but would have definitely benefited from more screen time. Matt Teeny and Wes Melton are truly powerful actors and definitely deserved more screen time. As for all the other actors and actresses in the film, their performances were top notch. Yeah, apart from the acting though, it's a outright mess.