There's a random cast of characters (mostly Clover's former friends), who just seem like convenient plot devices who pop in when called for, but who aren't really developed beyond that. You get some very cliché dialogue that does effectively move the story along, but seemed very by-the-numbers. In some cases - like with Albert (the desperately, and slightly bitterly, in love but friendzoned guy) - the characters seem to almost be caricatures, like they were supposed to fill a comedic role, which just seemed out of place. none of the performances were incredible, but most were convincing enough. It was a random Roku find, thought it would be good to fall asleep to, and ended up watching the whole thing. Which, at the end of the day, is not a lot. But the fact is that the entire film just sorts of floats by over its 90 minute length, milking these weak plot points for whatever they are worth. see? All these plot issues might have been solved by great writing, or great acting, or great directing. But according to the script, she is a damsel in distress who finally finds true love and acceptance from the equally attractive boy who is now staying in her dad's trailer. Now, if you did not know that, and walked into the film late, you would look at the girl (Christie Burke) and see a supermodel who never wears makeup and has what appears to be a cat scratch on her right cheek. The mechanic, a widower, has a daughter who is psychologically scarred from a gun accident. On the run, their vehicle dies but - back to suspension of disbelief again - the car mechanic that they cannot afford to pay even for the tow "takes them in" with free room and board. Which is aggravated by the fact that every school bully who meets him instantly wants to beat the snot out of him since he looks so damn good. The son (Lucky Blue Smith) looks like he escaped from the cover of Esquire (which I think he actually did) and suffers from a major medical problem. The mother is textbook perfect, think Amy Adams on a good day. The core story is about a mother and son who escape an abusive relationship and go on the run with less than $200 in their pockets. Writer/Director Rob Diamond with hindsight may have stretched himself too thin. But, indie or not, the audience is entitled to certain minimum levels of plausibility and character building, which unfortunately is in short supply here. I have reviewed dozens of indies here and I expect to review a dozen more in the years ahead. They provide a place to improve skills, learn your craft, produce a better product. There is nothing wrong with the Indies, especially those expressing the vision of a single writer/director.
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