Bound

This little gem of a film is one heck of an emotional ride. I'm so happy to have stumbled upon it at a film festival. I rarely go to festivals, but after seeing this, I might start going to more.

I don't know much about these actors or the writer/director, but they all did a very good job keeping attention very taught from start to finish. I lost a lot of my fingernails by the end of this film.

I am a sucker for underdog stories, especially when the themes involve underrepresented people that fight together and managed to overcome the stacked odds against them. By no means am I saying it has a HOLLYWOOD ending, it does not. In a way it is a tragic ending, but resolves in a truthful, realistic way.

Great acting, great story, great indie film!

Rarely do I come across an Indie film of this quality. It makes me wonder how an Indie film breaks through to the next level.

This film is very emotional and stressful, and gave me a little bit of anxiety, but it was worth it for the cathartic end. It didn't have a ton of dialogue, and makes of you really watch and listen. It definitely does not spoon feed, so if you want a movie where you can just shut your brain off and not think, this is not the film for you.

I recommend giving this movie a shot. I know I'll be looking out for whatever this Director makes next.

This film made me think of Denis Villeneuve's PRISONER. It had the dark gritty energy where the characters, especially the family members always seem to be on edge and ready to do something crazy at any moment. Like they are all hyper explosive and ready to blow.

There are moments of humor and cuteness (insert pocket squirrel in any scene) to help cut the heaviness of the themes and intensity. Thank god, I don't think I could have stayed with it if it didn't, and it needed it.

Acting was very good across the board, cinematography was strong, and the fast quick cuts by the editor added to the intense feeling the main character was going through.

I've seen this film twice now, on the festival circuit and in its new theatrical release, and both times it was deeply engaging. The ensemble cast is universally strong, and each character evokes profound levels of compassion. The story is a valuable guide for any of us who feel like we've struggled to survive something. The lead actress gives a powerful performance as a character striving for independence as she learns to accept help from her found family. And the antagonist is equal parts frightening and shockingly sympathetic. It's very impressive how the filmmakers infused so much tenderness and warmth into such a fast-paced intense story. This kind of daring, boot-straps indie filmmaking deserves a lot more attention. Don't miss it!

I saw this movie at a festival and the rewatched it because I felt like I missed something. It was most likely due to the fact I had a few drinks at happy hour and then missed the first 5 minutes of the film. I forgot there are no previews at film festivals.

Because the movie starts right away and the director has moment of very subtle storytelling, if you blink you will miss something that might not be super important later, but will add to the layers of the film. This is what I loved most about the film.

There is a big story going on, but also many little stories at the same time. Some with characters, some with objects, some with actions. Very cool and well thought out.