Condition of Return

Condition of Return is a really good, gripping indie film about a controversial subject. The film follows two law enforcement officials as they investigate a woman who kills eleven people in a Church shooting. As disturbing details come to light, it begins to appear that the Devil is closer than you think.

There is an eerie feeling to the movie because the story successfully meshes the Devil to a mass shooting. With such shootings now commonplace across the US, the premise could be truer than you think. Dean Cain, Natasha Henstridge and AnnaLynne McCord all give great performances which elevate the script. The intense and twisty nature of the story demands intense performances from the cast who do not disappoint. It is good to see both Cain and Henstridge in more features after they disappeared from our screens not too long ago. Natasha Henstridge has a knack for playing potent villains and here, her villainous turn is both menacing and memorable.

The grimdark cinematography is completely in line with the tone of the story while the violence is both shocking and brutal. Such dark and gloomy crime thrillers with a religious aspect are now a rarity in Hollywood these days so it is great to see a story that dives into the Devil-ish aspects of how crimes are committed.

Tense, gripping and potent, Condition of Return is a well made crime thriller that ticks all the right boxes. The film has an impressive cast, an interesting premise and good execution all of which combines into a visceral experience.

If you're in the mood for a thought-provoking and gripping movie, and want to be entertained 100%, this movie is a must see. Between the excellent acting and a storyline that leaves you thinking about so many things, this is film worthy of your time!! From the very beginning, so many current topics in this world are presented to us in such a way so that we can talk about them and try to make the world a better place. The first five minutes of the film sets the tone for the rest of the time. The chemistry between AnnaLynne McCord, Dean Cain and Natasha Henstridge is something to watch. Best to watch the film when you can give all your attention to it.

This seems like a film school project. Dean Caine gives the best performance, and that is only fair at best. Horrible story, uninteresting characters and acting school would be a benefit to everyone involved. The glowing reviews are obviously ridiculously overdone and all 10s. Too many are either involved in the film, or think there's some agenda against it. Natasha Henstridge didn't add anything to the films skill or plot, and james russo normally a decent supporting actor was just there for the pay check. All in all, the average rating is badly augmented by ratings buffers, do yourself a favor and take a pass on this.

Annalynne McCord and Dean Cain were amazing actors in this. The script is top-notch. The subject matter is deep and thought provoking. Made me think about a lot of things. Including my own state of mental health. I saw the downward spiral of many bad things happening to a woman and her being willing to do whatever it takes in order to get what she wants and stop her suffering. The dichotomy between her religious beliefs and the dark path she decides to take is really interesting. Highly recommend watching this one! It was an amazing film with a great cast and a very relevant subject matter........

Watched it twice already!

2nd time around I saw lots of cool hidden surprises!

I enjoyed the acting. And some really great story telling with twist and turns!

Some really good laughs which I wasn't expecting and just as fun the 2nd time watching.

Covers alot of thought provoking topics as well.

If you looking for a hidden gem you came to the right place!

Its hard to find movies that keep you thinking from beginning to end AND after the film is over.

Great locations and cinema-photography.

The lead 3 actors were perfectly cast and did a great job bringing the story to life.

If your looking for a good time.

This is a must see!