You Picked the Wrong One

Delivering a sharp and satisfying twist on the crime thriller genre, director and screenwriter Dwayne Alexander Smith plays an intricate mind game with the viewer in which the tables are constantly turning.

When kidnapped Venus King (Ford), the wife of shadowy underworld crime boss Damon King (Gaston), finds herself handcuffed to a chair in a darkened room, in the middle of nowhere, it doesn't stop her from turning greed and paranoia against her three abductors (Whitfield, Hoffman, Ross). What a fun ride watching Venus play with the kidnappers' heads.

Kudos to everyone involved. The visual handiwork and clever writing shows me that Smith's artistic bag of tricks is indeed impressively stocked.

This film is much more intelligent and engaging than a typical kidnapping story. The writing is sharp, and the performances across the board are solid. The battle of wits between Venus and Mr. Black is captivating and full of psychological warfare. Despite being a low-budget film, it achieves a high level of suspense and atmosphere, and its unexpected ending is unforgettable. It's a must-watch for anyone who enjoys crime thrillers with strong characters, intricate dynamics, and thrilling twists. So if you're looking for a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking long after the credits roll, this is definitely one to add to your watchlist.

A good thrilling indie kidnap caper complete with the usual idiotic kidnapper gang waving guns and knives but never really seeming to actually go through with their many vocal threats against the kidnappee (Venus King). The lighting and colours are well done and avoid the usual grainy dark scenes found in indie films. The lead heroine (Venus King played by Lauryn Ford) is characteristically sassy and bold despite her situation and there are enough twists and turns in the film to hold the attention of viewers throughout the length of the film duration. Overall it is a fun film, long enough to keep the interest without dragging.

I Thought it was gonna be your typical kidnapping story, but nope. From the moment the mob bosses lady is taken for ransom you can tell she's sizing up her captors, figuring out how to turn the tables. And when she does, it's straight-up genius. She doesn't need brute force-she uses her mind, her instincts, and a deep understanding of human nature to manipulate every situation in her favor. The tension keeps building as she plays her captors against each other, and the way power shifts throughout is what really makes this one stand out. The leader of the kidnappers, is no fool either, and watching them go head-to-head makes for some gripping scenes. The writing is sharp, the performances are solid, and for a low-budget film, it pulls off an impressive level of suspense. I didn't know whether I should root for the bad guys or the other bad guys. And the ending is something I have never seen before.

This movie was a very smart thriller with a standout original lead character. I've been watching movies of this genre for a very long time and I have to say that this one really surprised me. It's not your basic run-of-the-mill crime thriller. The lead, Venus King, is definitely a force to be reckoned with. From the moment she's taken , you can tell she's always thinking, always calculating, and that's what makes her such a compelling lead character. The writing is sharp and intelligent, keeping the tension high without relying on action or cliches. The performances are solid across the board, especially Mr. Black, who brings an intensity that always keeps the stakes high. The dynamic between Venus and her captors is what really drives the story, and the way power shifts throughout is handled masterfully. It also kept me guessing right up until the every end. For a low budget film, it does an impressive job creating suspense and atmosphere. Definiotely worth the watch!