INDISCRETION (TV Movie 2016)
BASIC PLOT:
On the outside, The Simons are the perfect family, whose dreams have all come true.
Jake Simon (
Cary Elwes) is a successful lawyer, who's running for state senator of Louisiana. His Senate campaign is taking all his time, and he hasn't noticed how unsatisfied his wife, Ronnie (
Mira Sorvino) has become. She's a beautiful blonde, who is a childhood psychiatrist, but her life is still feeling hollow. In her youth, Dr. Simon thought she'd be the politician, making the big decisions. But her life has become an ornamental one, her purpose only to fulfill her husband's political ambitions. Their daughter, Lizzy Simon (
Katherine McNamara) is equally unhappy. There have been rumors Jake is having an affair, and this is causing Lizzy embarrassment, and angst.
After a final rejection by her husband, amid the rumors he's having an affair, Veronica has had enough. She meets young, gorgeous, Victor Bernard (
Christopher Backus), a talented artist, at a fundraiser. The next weekend, while her husband is out of town, she buys one of Victor's sculptures. The two have dinner, drinks, and a brief, passionate affair. Veronica thinks Victor understands this is just a bit of fun, he knows she's married, with a whole other life. But in addition to being a gifted artist, Victor is also a war veteran, with problems. He can't understand why Victoria is treating him this way, and thinks he's in love with her, after only two nights spent together. He begins insinuating himself into the lives of all three members of the Simon family. Victoria tries to disentangle herself from Victor, but he's not the type to be put off so easily. He begins a relationship with Lizzy, and he's found a way to go on Jake's annual hunting trip. Can Victoria save her family, before it's too late?
WHAT WORKS:
*This movie is very well cast,
J.C. Cantu deserves real credit here. Even the ancillary characters are perfect, Neil (
Shane Callahan), the smarmy assistant, is a prime example.
*The backdrop of New Orleans is perfect for a political thriller. They even use a real quote from the ex criminal governor, Edwin Edwards.
WHAT DOESN'T WORK:
*if there's a secret plot, it's highly unlikely it would be executed so precisely. When dealing with disturbed people, their behavior can be unpredictable.
TO RECOMMEND, OR NOT TO RECOMMEND, THAT IS THE QUESTION:
*I would highly recommend this movie to fans of TV thrillers, or fans of any of the principal actors. All do an above average job here, especially when you take into account the budget involved.
CLOSING NOTES:
*This is a Made-For-TV movie, please keep that in mind before you watch\rate it. TV movies have a much lower budget, and so your expectations should be adjusted.
*I have no connection to the film, or production in ANY way. I am just an honest viewer, who wishes for more straight forward reviews. Hope I helped you out.
