The Dark Place 2014 | Boys in movies [BiM]

The Dark Place 2014

The Dark Place 2014
1h 27min | Mystery, Thriller | 10 November 2014 (USA)

Storyline:

Keegan Dark returns to the the heart of California’s wine valley to make peace with his long-estranged family. Instead, he finds a harrowing mystery that endangers his life and those he loves.

User review:

The story is a well written, smart mystery that doesn’t rely on overdrawn stereotypes, or caricature personas to create character or entertainment value. “The Dark Place” keeps with a more serious tone, building a tense story arc that aims to draw viewers in with drama, action, and suspense. At times the story takes itself a bit too serious missing some moments that could have shown a comfortable, authentic feeling. The dialog, and writing move quick, with some witty, dark humor. However the acting, at times, feels somewhat contrived. Two dimensional characters present us with only superficial connectivity in scenes that require a strong emotional investment from the viewer. However there are some stand out moments from the cast during some of the film’s more dramatic scenes.

“The Dark Place” starts a little choppy and confusing, forcing us to trust that things will fall into place as the story moves forward. It works to the extent of setting the tone of mystery and suspense. The downside to the choppy scene transitions at the start falls on the fact that not enough back story, or character development exists for us to give in completely to that trust. It caused a conflict in my ability to get into the story, and my knee-jerk reaction of distrust of Wheeler’s intentions and objective. Luckily the story arc stays pretty focuses and moves right into Wheeler’s intended vision effortlessly by the second act. More of the story becomes clear, characters become stronger, and a hint to the intense climax starts to unfold. By the third act I found myself glued to the drama unfolding, and the big reveal about some character’s back story, I was quietly seeking, was given to me.

Director: Jody Wheeler
Writer: Jody Wheeler
Stars: Blaise Godbe Lipman, Timo Descamps, Sean Paul Lockhart
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 10 November 2014 (USA)
Filming Locations: Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2196059/