Aiden

This afternoon, I had the unfortunate experience of watching "Aiden," directed by Carl Medland, and I can't help but feel frustrated with the current state of movies. It seems like a lot of new films, including this one, are getting high ratings even though they have serious issues with storytelling, screenplay, acting, and direction.

Right from the start, "Aiden" throws a messy plot at us that feels almost ridiculous. The story is all over the place, leaving viewers confused instead of engaged. The screenplay is filled with nonsense and cringe-worthy dialogue, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about what happens to them.

The acting is pretty bad-it's forced and unconvincing, like the actors weren't even sure what they were doing. And as for the direction, Carl Medland really missed the boat. "Aiden" comes off as a jumbled collection of scenes that never really mesh.

Honestly, I'm tired of watching films that, despite the high praise from friends and family, highlight a concerning trend in the industry. It's disappointing to see movies like "Aiden" getting recognition when they clearly fall short in so many areas!

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So this is a story about a man with a troubled past. We enter upon him falling apart so to speak losing his grip on reality and conscious presence and stability.

Bouncing between not knowing what to do and trying to hard to do an impression of what one would at a glance think is the proper way (and probably expecting the blair witch around every corner) based on the camera quality.

Apparently aiden catches a cold and was forced to take a very long flight a few weeks before his world unraveled.

From there it gets pretty confusing very fast as the messages all seem different. The director seems to have one narrative and the main character seems to be following his own haphazard impulses while there is a third subtext that doesn't match either and will surely be spun off as the master of spin disasters and sold for scrap.

Turns out diversity is good in entertainment news as well. Someone should have explained that to them before they went off like a rocket and exploded like a one time firework.

You're probably looking for sci fi if you stumbled upon this D-grade poop so I'll just let you know now that this is about as sci fi as a dead bird and possibly one of the worst attempts at film making in modern history.

It's sad that we have to filter through this much crap these days, I never used to be so negative towards films but had their been a review like this on IMDB I wouldn't have bothered. In fact there was a bug on the user reviews tab that led me to a dead page.

REALLY bad acting, camera work, audio, script and just about every other element of film making is abused in the worst possible way and I get the feeling by the positive reviews here that this amateur who made Aiden even considers this good work.

I gave it one star for the continuity, by that I mean the acne on his nose seemed to be present in every scene.

Beautifully shot and some terrific suspense. The pacing is very good as well as some of the character conflict. Effect were very efficient considering the low budget.

Beautiful landscape. There was a lot of tension that kept me hooked in on the story. I also think the writers did a good job of establishing the characters. There was a perfect balance of internal and external conflict. I thought the character of Aiden was a well-written and relatable character.

The cinematography was very creative and fluid. The film makes a good use of it's landscape to reflect the character's inner turmoil. Definitely recommend it.

Plot: Aiden has spent years trapped in a tumultuous and abusive relationship with his partner, Ivan, whose charming facade masks a volatile temperament. After a particularly harrowing incident, Aiden makes the courageous decision to escape, seeking sanctuary in a secluded cabin nestled deep in the woods. This safe haven represents not just a physical refuge but a chance to reclaim his life and confront the haunting shadows of his past. In the isolation of the cabin, Aiden is introduced to an unconventional therapist, Dr. Williams, who employs unorthodox methods to help him process his PTSD. Through intense and often unsettling sessions, Aiden is pushed to confront his feelings such as fears, insecurities, and the emotional scars left by Ivan's abuse. As he delves deeper into his psyche, Aiden begins to unearth memories and truths that threaten to unravel everything he thought he knew about love, trust, and his own identity.

It's one of those movies that gets great reviews here, you watch it, and scratch your head and say, "why?" But we know. It stinks.