The Freemason

The film's opening scene had me glued to the screen, and I was pleasantly surprised to be so enthralled.

While much of the film is a slower, steadier pace, the filmmakers don't dumb down the finer details of Freemasonry. It's one of the more informative and specific portraits of Freemasonry that I've seen. (Rather than just saying "it's a secret society" and leaving it at that.)

The film is well-shot, and I appreciate the beautiful Salt Lake City location as I don't see many films set there.

The acting gets a bit stiff at times, and the plot becomes slightly choppy near the end, but overall I feel it was worth looking at.

I enjoyed this film. I sat down to watch it tonight after work. I like how the killer's identity wasn't easy to figure out at the beginning. However, I really like mystery and suspense films so I did figure it out about halfway through the movie and my inkling was right! I really did like this film. It's worth the watch. I learned more about Freemasons as well. And I really liked Sean Astin's performance. It was very nice seeing some fresh faces in film as well--I liked Randy and Alex's portrayal of their characters--great job! It's worth paying the money to either rent it or buy it. But I say, buy it! I hope to see more films from this crew in the near future.

My wife and I saw the synopsis online and thought we'd give this one a chance. We should have done some more homework! Folks, this one's a real stinker!

First, the production value is third rate at best. It looks as if it was filmed with a very cheap camera on very cheap film. There are also shots of buildings (inside and out) that don't do anything to tell the story or set the mood.

Second, the acting....Oh the acting! It's clear from the start that each and every actor in this movie needs to finish acting school BEFORE trying to act in a feature film! They have years to go before they will be even adequate. I expected a bit better of a performance from Sean Astin but alas, it wasn't meant to be. He was a crying emotional mess of a hobbit and that's where it should have ended.

Third, the dialog was the worst I've seen in a long time. And I just watched Sharknado!

Please don't see this movie! You will only give encouragement to everyone involved in it!

What a great cast of Actors from Sean Astin (Leon Weed), Randy Wayne (Cryus Rothwell), and Alex Mckenna (Rana), to Richard Dutcher (Sheldon Lombard) making a return appearance, and Joseph James playing the voice of understanding (Jericho Beck) a 32nd Degree Freemason. You are taken along on a ride with Rana the wealth daughter and heiress, and Cryus the free-lance writer she has retained to help Leon Weed solve the mystery of her father's ritualistic murder. We learn more about them as they learn more about themselves and each other. Can they trust each other let alone anyone else? And what is this strange and cryptic group of men who are intertwined with this case? I truly enjoyed the story line. Directors turn a script into a movie; and Joseph James has done this artfully and with great skill. I enjoyed seeing his growth as a director since I first became a fan watching his last film Templar Nation. Directors work with actors; makeup artists; cinematographers; writers; and film, sound, and lighting technicians and in each film I like to see progress and a transformation over the one before. It is an ever growing process to achieve a higher level of understanding of their craft. In this film, you can see that this has happened I am looking forward to the next installment. IʘI

The movie gives you a fair insight into Freemasonry. The story line is suspenseful and intriguing with twists that will keep you on your feet. Even more fun for Freemasons and their families or anyone with an interest in Freemasonry.

I love the role of the Grand Master, he was very Grand Mastery, giving credibility to the movie.

Sean Astin was fantastic, he did a great job. Alex McKenna did an excellent job at her role.

Bottom line, a great movie with an action packed ending.

Well Done!