Sew Torn

With this clever film, young director Freddy Macdonald delivers an astonishing feature debut. Everything seems to work in this piece, from strong cast performances to an insane level of detail regarding the resourceful thread skills of Barbara, the main protagonist. As she encounters a botched drug deal and has to decide what to do, we follow her on paths that lead to different outcomes. The brilliant script by father-son duo Freddy and Fred Macdonald, beautiful cinematography by Sebastian Klinger and overall superb production design make for a fun, entertaining ride that keeps you engaged throughout its 90+ minute runtime. Eve Connolly, the lead actor, is definitely someone worth watching out for.

...if I want to be rigurous (I like giving my honest opinion), some things are off, and I think they could have been presented in a different way.

I should start by saying that I enjoyed the film. Nevertheless, I have to point out that some poeple overact, others underact, and the rest are just there filling gaps in the set... Also, I have to admit that I did not quite know what was heppning until half of the "second act" (so to speak). This is a compliment to the writers.

What I don't like is that although the story is totally belieavable and easy to put in context, some of the situtions whithin the scenes are just out of place... in a belieavable scenery, some interactions are totally surreal and would, for sure, entail a very different development, or outcome.

You either make a fable or a portrait, meaning, it's fiction or fact, but mixing both, rarely ends well...

I did not know any of the actors/actresses, and I hope this doesn't disqualify me as a movie buff (I went over their careers and saw nothing I knew... I apologize for my ignorance), and, apart from the main character, who is extremely expressive and intense, the other are just there, stop.

Watch it, it's worth it, but it could have been better.

ABSOLUTELY worth watching!

Sew Torn is an intelligent, masterfully crafted film that combines the best of both worlds-a high-quality action/thriller with the spirit and class of a true indie gem.

I first saw the short film that led to the feature and was blown away by the beautifully developed story. This movie keeps its audience guessing until the very end while providing just enough revelations to leave you satisfied. I've been searching for an original movie that keeps both the story and characters at its core for a long time, and I'm thrilled to have found that in Sew Torn.

Freddy Macdonald's exceptional direction shines through the performances and the precision of every meticulously crafted frame. Each shot feels like a work of art, uniquely painted and indispensable. It's rare in today's fast-paced, and often "cookie-cutter", movie industry to see such attention to detail.

Sew Torn is a breath of fresh air-engaging, thought-provoking, and immensely entertaining. The question, "What path would you choose?" has lingered with me ever since watching.

I wholeheartedly recommend this film to fans of thrillers, mysteries, action, and indie cinema. And if you love Coen Brothers movies? Sew Torn is a must-watch!

Very original story, great acting and an exciting cinematography. Highly recommend! The Swiss scenery is just stunning. Whoever came up with the ideas of threads (an integral part of the story, but you have to see it for yourself) is one creative fellow! What would you do if you came across a drug deal gone bad? That is the main protagonist Barbara's lifechanging task. Another perk of the movie are the two female supporting characters: a middle-aged bride and a cop long past the regular retirement age. You're in for some laughs with these ones! I can't wait to see what's coming next from this creative film team!

I initially expected a concise story but the film proved to be longer due to its inclusion of an alternate ending. What makes it interesting is that it has some other endings, consequences for what she does and she says "choices, choices, choices." It shows what happens if she does it or doesn't do it. The atmosphere of the place where the film was made is very beautiful, way I see the surroundings are quite comfortable with the vibe of the environmental sounds are also comfortable to hear. The film skillfully blends elements of survival and subtle humor, achieving a well balanced tone and creative when they use impossible ideas because it may be a little illogical but yes I really like it. The casting choices for this film were highly effective, with several recognizable actors delivering performances that perfectly complemented the story. I recommend it to everyone who hasn't watched it. This is very worth spending your free time with popcorn.