Collapse

Collapse is a better than average PA indie with good cinematography and an excellent soundtrack. It's protagonists are sympathetic and engaging and unlike most indies (and many expensive Hollywood features) there are no glaringly obvious plotholes.

The two main characters are 14-year-old Luke and his little brother Scott who after the loss of their parents undertake a 1,200 mile journey to their only surviving family. They have to make this odyssey on foot because a massive social collapse caused by hyperinflation occurred a month before their father's disappearance. Along the way they deal with both good people and bad, and a few who are an interesting and believable mix of both.

The movie's main weakness is that all of the actors are amateurs so the stage presence and acting skills of most of them are rudimentary. However, since this is an indie feature, that goes with the territory and if that's a deal-breaker with you, then you should give "Collapse" a pass. There's three brief action scenes, none of which are really well done, and the second one is just plain bad. However, if high-octane, balls-to-the-wall action scenes are a requirement for you, then it's unlikely you're a fan of indies.

The movie's strengths are it's sincere affection for it's heroes and it's thoughtful study of character during WROL. If that sounds good to you, you won't regret the time spent watching.