Colby

This indie about Colby, the titular aimless drifter and part time grifter, plays it safe, visiting many common places and cliches, yet providing an occasional sparkle of talent. Perhaps too conventional, it struggles to establish either strong likes or dislikes. Technically competent in all aspects, fair delivery and pleasant Jersey setting. If you like indies, you should watch it.

Remember the Space Mountain roller coast ride in Tomorrow Land at Disney World? Everything was dark. You didn't know what was going to happen next. Didn't know where it would take you? Colby was the emotional equivalent of that for me. Not so much the speed and feeling of being slung around. But the unexpected twists and turns, and ups and downs were all there. If ever there was a quiet, introspective movie capable of keeping you on the edge of your seat, this might be it. I found myself loving the character one minute, then hating her the next, then just plain feeling sorry for her. But I have to tell you, I dearly Ioved ever frame of the ride. Beautifully shot. Exquisitely paced. And Stephanie Brait's performance was refreshingly underplayed.