wonderstone_entertainment

If there was ever a film that I wanted so badly to see, and wanted so badly to walk away from within thirty minutes of watching, but tried to stick it out to the end with the expectation that it had to get better, only to be disappointed, it was this film.

Obviously, the main cast of the film was terrific and the directing of the film was incredible. Certainly, the acting was pretty good and the storyline was promising. These qualities gave this film the potential to be one of the greatest of all time, and yet it wasn't.

The film's comedic relief was on the most immature level that it continuously conflicted with the more stable and rational parts of the film. This made such an intelligent concept seem at times down right stupid, and I don't' like stupid films.

Start with a story bowl of an idea that shines a light on a culture of desperate and marginalized people living within this country that are accustomed to being unseen and unheard for safety and survival. Pour in the world around them that closes in on their airspace in exchange for visibility and sound. Sprinkle in old pain and new fear on the breath of every actor whose lines are filled more with void than message. Add a touch of suspense to pull you to the next act despite your boredom. Mix it all in with brilliant cinematography, serve it up with special effects, and a person would think that he or she has made a film as tasteful as the greats. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. This film was a dish of disappointment.