Reparation

What a great film! I was lucky enough to get to see this movie in April at the Newport Beach Film Festival. The storyline was compelling and kept my interest for the entire time. There were quite a few twists and turns. I pride myself in figuring out plots, so I was pleasantly surprised that I was unable to predict where this movie ended up. The characters were realistic and and believable. I loved the cast and think they all did an amazing job. This was one of those films that really gives you a lot to think about and I do love a movie that makes you think. I really enjoyed this movie and can't wait to see it again! If it makes it to the big screen, I will be first in line!

Writer/Director Kyle Ham has done the near-impossible.

He has produced an indie thriller with (generally) unknown actors that, pound for pound and frame for frame, can hold its own with the A-list productions.

No small feat.

The script is a nice, deft, turn on the "amnesia" thrillers that were very popular in the 1940s but have been somewhat overlooked in more recent years.

The cast is generally excellent. Jon Huertas practically steals all his scenes, projecting at the same time a genuine since of menace yet somehow couched in that aura of "well meaning" that we usually see only from master villains in a Bond film. Amazing acting. Half the time the viewer wants to shoot him, half the time the viewer is sympathetic towards him.

Virginia Newcomb has an interesting "Amy Adams" vibe and holds her own. Even the "hullucinatory" character (played by young Brody Behr) brings a sense of gravitas to a very brief role.

Recommended. Highly.

Suspenseful, honest look at what consequences a past which hides from view can bring. Deeply explored, nuanced performances from an amazing ensemble cast and laser-focused directing kept me riveted, even when I might have drifted off otherwise, since this is generally not my preferred genre. This story needed to be written, told and shared. I've seen John Huertas' work before, so his deft handling of a multi- layered character did not come as a surprise. The unexpected treat came from every other performer, from the strong adult leads through the brilliant children to the walk-ons. The depth of understanding from the actors and the director of the main character's condition and of his daughter's gift brought to life a cleanly told story of many levels which in other hands would have been wordy and turgid or hopelessly shallow. I must confess, though, I went to see the movie because of Virginia Newcomb - She never ceases to amaze me, she is fearless and always helps me see more than I expected from any character she takes on.

I do not usually write reviews, however, in this instance I made an exception so that people would give it a shot if they wouldnt have normally. I dont feel the preview does the movie justice but I gave it a shot anyway, and I'm so glad I did. The acting is great, story is fresh and different. So without giving anything away, just watch it; especially if it caught your eye, you will not be disappointed! Enjoy!

I don't know if the few reviewers for this movie have anything to do with the movie but they are for sure exaggerating. It isn't a great movie like they want to make you believe. It's just an average B-movie. A movie with no great budget, nothing wrong with that, but still not a great movie. The script is boring, dragging you through the movie. The cast is what it is, unknown actors and there is a reason why. They are not great at all, just average. The most annoying thing about the movie, and also from a lot of B-movies, is the soundtrack. That boring piano and guitar music that makes you want to fall asleep. I think a good soundtrack is essential for a good movie, and this one is clearly not. When will people learn boring piano keys and lousy guitar strings don't make a good soundtrack. It resumes the movie good, too boring and too slow for me.