Justice served is a prosecutor's passion. Justice delayed is a prosecutor's nightmare. Justice escaping is a prosecutor's arm removed, without anesthesia.
Plot: Nightmares will continue for Backo's character Jillian. That scene on that cold upstate NY road says it all. Would it not be fascinating to see a short sequel where Jillian finds Alicia and Chris. Oh, the questions! Was their retribution legal? Of course not. Was their retribution ethical? Was it just?
Production Design: Loved the implementation of the Syracuse ambiance. It was critical to the freezing nature of the storyline. Well done!
Acting: Clark Backo played Jillian well. As the father of a prosecutor, I've seen my daughter struggle with the desire, no passion, for justice only to have it disappear. Often the Law must be protected even when the accused is guilty. Clark portrayed that struggle with subtle power.
Sarah Hay's victim portrayal was also distinctly powerful. It was great to see Ironside again; his projection of a no-nonsense detective was just as powerful as any storm trooper. Funk delivered; oh, to have friends to risk it all for you!
Social: Human beings have tolerated sexual assault for generations. Perhaps this story, with others of course, will inspire humanity to leave our animalistic roots. We can at least continue to extend the statute of limitations.
Special thanks to Hanson and Mulligan for bringing this fresh, albeit approximately uncomfortable film to us. Your humanity shows, loud and clear.
As to kvetches about "low budget," take that into account when reviewing folks. "Confession" used its budget better than most films! By the way, one doesn't compare a Porsche to a Chevrolet sedan. The sedan needs to be compared to other sedans, not budget busting sports cars.
Plot: Nightmares will continue for Backo's character Jillian. That scene on that cold upstate NY road says it all. Would it not be fascinating to see a short sequel where Jillian finds Alicia and Chris. Oh, the questions! Was their retribution legal? Of course not. Was their retribution ethical? Was it just?
Production Design: Loved the implementation of the Syracuse ambiance. It was critical to the freezing nature of the storyline. Well done!
Acting: Clark Backo played Jillian well. As the father of a prosecutor, I've seen my daughter struggle with the desire, no passion, for justice only to have it disappear. Often the Law must be protected even when the accused is guilty. Clark portrayed that struggle with subtle power.
Sarah Hay's victim portrayal was also distinctly powerful. It was great to see Ironside again; his projection of a no-nonsense detective was just as powerful as any storm trooper. Funk delivered; oh, to have friends to risk it all for you!
Social: Human beings have tolerated sexual assault for generations. Perhaps this story, with others of course, will inspire humanity to leave our animalistic roots. We can at least continue to extend the statute of limitations.
Special thanks to Hanson and Mulligan for bringing this fresh, albeit approximately uncomfortable film to us. Your humanity shows, loud and clear.
As to kvetches about "low budget," take that into account when reviewing folks. "Confession" used its budget better than most films! By the way, one doesn't compare a Porsche to a Chevrolet sedan. The sedan needs to be compared to other sedans, not budget busting sports cars.