A Killer Rising

A must watch in going inside a mind of a killer. Very intense and raw. Remind me of the first time I watched Seven. The acting is spot on. The characters are mesmerizing. And the twists keep you guessing on how it's all going to end. If crime thriller is you thing, then this is it.

I hated the main character from the start. Cannot believe I wasted time to watch. Didn't even stay for end. Implausible, over acted and really a sticker.

This film has some very dark, intense moments. It opens with a harrowing scene that allows up to understand the protagonists actions as the film progresses. The female lead gives an edgy, real performance and has the courage to show us her ugly side. She has a tough presence that we don't often see in films. This film is a difficult journey into the mind of a traumatized person but the dynamic performances, and powerful drama definitely make it worth the ride.

When it comes to acting, I'm really not sensitive. Often when people write about how awful the acting is in a movie, I haven't even noticed. But in this movie it's really something else. Stiff lines delivered without a hint of acting skills.

I guess most people have seen The Room by now. I'm not even exaggerating when I say that the lines and the acting is at that level. It's like some kids in high school got an hour to write dialogue and then "act" it out.

Since there was no way to get captivated by the story, being constantly reminded that these were ordinary people reading clumsy lines, I turned it off about 10 minutes, so I can't say much about the overall plot. However, already in these first minutes you could tell that the writing was also incredibly stupid. No way FBI agents would act like this, especially not like the female lead.

Not perfect, but about as close as a low-budget Indie can get, this is a film well worth checking out. Solid production value and performances, maybe a little inspiration from Dexter mixed in with an intriguing procedural, and you won't be left with feeling like "better luck next time."