![]() ![]() When Sam sees squeeze Georgia on the big screen a la the eighth lead, he goes to sunny LA because he thinks she's still alive. It's a shadowy film about a guy named Sam who is led to believe his girlfriend was murdered three years ago by accented mobsters. Anyway, Last Moment of Clarity is a ratcheted and calculated thriller that takes about fifty or so minutes to thrill. Me, well I saw 2020's Last Moment of Clarity and I initially didn't know where it was headed. "I saw something that I wasn't suppose to see". It's not a film I suspect I'll remember, but while I was watching it it was a decent enough time. If you are able to put that sort of stuff aside though and just enjoy the story for what it is then you might enjoy this one. There were a lot of technical flaws and if that sort of stuff bothers you then you might struggle a little with this film. The film moved at a good click and I never really felt bored by it. The second half, while not bad, does feel a little more run-of-the-mill and like you've seen it a thousand times before. It at least had some curiosity behind it and had you wondering what tricks the film had up its sleeve. If I had to pick which half I preferred more it was probably the first half. The first half of the film is a mystery, followed by the second half which is more a regulation thriller. You can see the potential the script had and why Weaving was enticed to sign on, but the actual final product is a messy shadow of what it could've been. The result is a bit of a wasted opportunity. Instead the much lesser known Zach Avery is the star of the show and sadly he doesn't quite have the acting chops to do that just yet. The problem they found themselves with though was that Weaving isn't really the star of the movie, or at least her character isn't. She's certainly a rising star and is getting some pretty good credits attached to her name. The producers of 'Last Moment of Clarity' must have been absolutely stoked when they managed to land Samara Weaving in their film. Again, mad respect and props to the Krisels for their first film being a gem! It's a very much deserved 8/10 from me. I can't wait what these two new filmmakers put together for their second film entry on their resumes. ![]() Overall I really enjoyed this film and its little plot twists and suspenseful scenes. There were some plot and technical issues, as well as the pacing I already mentioned, but again, you'd never know this is the first ever screenplay by amateur filmmakers. ![]() ![]() Their story was great, suspenseful and refreshing. For that matter, their directing was better than some seasoned director's films I've seen lately. The directing by the Krisels was on point - you'd never expect this was their first ever film. His inexperience showed, but probably wouldn't be as obvious if a seasoned director quarterbacked his acting for each scene. The casting was excellent with very convincing performances, with the exception of the newb (this film being his 5th full length feature, probably his fist as lead) actor, Zach Avery as Sam. The 90 min runtime was just right, however the pacing needed picking up for the most part. Next I was very pleased with the score and sound - very fitting and not overbearing which is what you get in most B-grade films. After all, new filmmakers have to start somewhere, right? Now this little gem from the start, I noticed the excellent cinematography and color choices, especially in the different countries and sets. A true movie buff will take all aspects of the entire film (read below) and also consider the production value and experience of the filmmakers. Complaining about an actors eyebrows (user G9) is simply infantile. In my profile you will see (and learn) how to properly rate a film. Now before any of the wannabe critics with their low ratings who clearly don't know how to review a film say this review is fake or paid, click on my username to see my 1000+ ratings and 900+ reviews. Sure this film wasn't perfect, but when I noticed it was put together by two amateur filmmakers - this being their first ever production, as writers and directors - and I'm guessing brothers, Colin Krisel and James Krisel, I was very impressed! This is by far one of the better B-grade independent films I've seen in a while, and mad respect for their effort and final result. ![]()
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