Lobster Cage

This film speaks to the horrendous situation that occurs for a human being living through their last minutes of life...in this case through the process of capital punishment. The film explores the questions we might all have: how will I deal with this? Is there another way out? Most of the time we assume the convicted felon is unintelligent, but Lobster Cage shows someone who thinks more deeply about the process and possible remedies. The plot-line is powerful although at times a bit unbelievable. Bradley Hawkins, in the lead role, offers a brilliant portrayal of the this inmate and his decision process. His acting delves deep into the soul of the man and brings the viewer into the deeper layers of his psychology. The combination of two-dimensional characters with three- dimensional characters is a powerful recipe for a compelling story filled tension, and ultimately hangs you on the edge of your seat at the climatic, and unexpected, ending.