For Hannah

Excellent. A terrific film, and riveting -- and it has a bit of everything. Yes, FOR HANNAH is a "thriller," and it is a "drama" and it is the sort of "slow-burn drama" or a "slow-burn suspense" that we have seen in movies such as "A Simple Plan," or "Fargo" or "Ice Harvest" or "Blood Simple." Including sardonic, off-beat humor. I will watch this one again - which is the highest compliment I can pay to a movie. Perhaps this is best described as "Fargo" -- without a woodchipper." Five stars, out of five stars. Fun stuff!

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The acting is spot on. There are serious as well as comedic moments. I know we can all relate to the main characters in one way or another.

This movie is well acted. Especially Suzette Brown as the deputy. She plays the part beautifully. The conflict Chance experience's is brought to life and well played by Shannon Brown. Ric Morgan, what can I say, he nails his part as Frank. Carla Abruzzo as Emma is spot on and the chemistry between her and Shannon Brown on the screen is heartfelt.

I'd be remiss if I did not mention the performance of Bruce Spielbauer as Sheriff Cooper. I could not stop laughing at his portrayal of this sheriff. He reminded me of some local law enforcement that I know personally.

The Christmas holiday atmosphere just added to the fun and suspense. You have to watch it and pay attention because it has a lot of twists and turns.

John Wesley Norton has created another fun film to watch any time of year. However, this is one I will watch around Christmas. It has so many different messages of Hope. Well worth the rental or purchase.

A great story, very compelling with an awesome twist at the end. The acting was good overall but was a bit overdramatized or overacted for some of the characters in my opinion which made them not shine as brightly as they otherwise could have. Sometimes less is more.

On that note, the love scene felt out of context with this type of movie as soon as it jumped to the oral sex.

However, the setting was on point and I was very entertained by the storyline!!

This is a refreshingly well-crafted work and one of the best indies I've seen this year. Beautiful visuals caught my eye and kept my attention throughout. The masterful cinematography by writer/director John Wesley Norton and production design by Crystal Forlano are studio quality. Kudos to lead Shannon Brown for a compelling dramatic performance, and to perfectly-cast Suzette Brown as the small-town deputy struggling to be taken seriously. Bruce Spielbauer commands the screen as her quirky, likable foil, and reminded me of Sam Elliott.

I really liked everything about this film. The cast was all around excellent. Shannon Brown, Ric Morgan, Suzette Brown. Carla Abruzzo and Bruce Speilbauer were all perfect in their roles. It had a great look and direction and an interesting story. The plot, about a fugitive hiding in a couple's home, takes many twists and turns. It is humorous at times, but mostly very serious. It did remind me a bit of Fargo. I think you'll enjoy it.