Silent Panic

Did not see this one coming. A good indie flick with a great story and good acting, This film is a wonderfully told story about three guys who grapple with the dilemma of what to do when they find a body. All the characters have interesting backstories that make this decision a difficult one, The acting style is loose and it works well, feeling fresh and alive.

We found ourselves, as we watched, wondering what we would do if faced with the same circumstances. For that reason alone, worth a watch.

I so wanted this movie to turn out better. The idea is good, and the actors chosen for the characters seem appropriate, but this did not unfold into anything substantial. I kept expecting something would happen to escalate the emotion, but it's just "blah"....

Nice well assured visual style and solid acting bouy this indie movie. It looks and sounds great. (well the score is mixed a bit too loud and sometime felt like it belongs in a different movie) The set up and story is cool. Pals discover a dead body and decide not to tell the fuzz. Arguments and thrills ensue. I'm a sucker for neo-noir, but many scenes go on a bit too long. The opening Tarantino lite conversation about genesis is especially rough. That said, there are bits of gold throughout and it really picks up in the third act (which I won't spoil here) I just wish the first 2/3's had more of that same kind of energy.

The director is very good with actors, shot selection and staging. I expect we'll be seeing more from him in the future. and special props to gal playing the body. That's a tough gig.

If you dig well-put together noirs, give it a day court. The last 15 mins or so are definitely worth it.

-1 Star for the unbelievable girlfriend reaction to finding the 'evidence'

I didn't really care for the story but I didn't think it was that horrible.

I didn't really see much more here than a slightly ...just barely....below average film.

I enjoyed this, it has a fascinating concept at its center - what would you do if you discovered a dead body, and didn't know what to do without looking as if you're guilty? This was a well made suspense film, sparse and tense.