Edge of Isolation

As with my last two reviews I had run across two similar sounding movies, so decided to watch both before reviewing. In this case it was two "isolation" type movies, the other being "First House on the Hill". This movie had some less than glowing reviews so I watched the other first, but "Edge" is worth the watch, and "First House" is awful. One of the reviews for "Edge" takes issue with the parts the characters play; upset that, (as they describe him) the black male lead doesn't take control, while allowing the white female to play the dominant role...racist much? Yes, the roles were reversed a bit, but score one for diversity. If the person complaining had paid attention, the female lived the rough street life growing up, and the guy who wasn't black enough for them was actually adopted and raised by a white family, and purposely kept from the streets..his name is Lance O'Brien for Christ sake, not Tupac Shakur. So the lead male was an open minded character and not your typical Alpha male, and the female lead was the harder, less trusting character (and she was indeed a bit annoying). The story was pretty good, and wasn't all predictable. The situation definitely could've been done a few different ways, and it did keep you questioning which direction it would go. I prefer not to get too into the movie, with spoilers, but this one was definitely worth the time.

Great effort here. It had some really nice twists on a familiar concept of campers in the woods. Effects could have been stronger, and there were a few points where it needed a larger budget, but for the indie film it is, I thought it was very good. Keeps the tension and surprises and disgusts in all the right places. Recommend!

This is a really chilling film. It feels like a cross between 'Deliverance', 'We Are What We Eat' and a touch of 'The Witch'. It has a wonderful atmosphere that effectively draws you in and creeps you out. Entertaining and fun. Recommended.

Dreadful.

Overall a bad movie. It had a strong female who is acting like she is a male. We have a Black male, acting like he;s the female.

Movie was not good. No good music, no good direction. The characters never acted their part. The Black male lead, should take charge and flex his muscles. It takes place in an "Isolated" place/cabin in the woods and then some under-dressed men show up and do nothing.

I am not sure who wrote this....but the aim of the movie was terrible. No real direction of vision.

I cannot recommend...and I like crappy movies...but this was boring.

I support independent efforts, so I am generous when an indie excels. I don't know how Edge of Isolation managed to collect almost 8 stars and glowing reviews from professional "critics" but I do know that 8 is piling it on a bit thick. I'd encourage viewers to check out the film without bias. Ignore all the reviews and give it a go. It's a solid effort. The premise, though not new, is given an interesting storyline. It would be nice to see some honest reviews on this one.