Breathing In

I would not delve into the plot since the other reviewers have already contributed. However, it's needless to say that it deals with dark magic and human tragedy. The best treat in this movie was Michele Burgers. Although this is the first film I have seen her in, the captivating performance and remarkable versatility of her acting kept me glued to this movie. She had a commanding presence in every scene.

The cinematography is excellent, and the atmosphere is quite menacing. If you are looking for a different horror movie than your usual haunted house or demonic possession, give Breathing In a try.

This movie has a short cast to tell a story, a story that is worth watching till the end. Folklore type film with many questions. Like folklore films it takes it's time with lots of "what" moments. The cast is excellent, the two females are great, the main male cast member does a great job at keeping the film moving. It's slow but powerful, and I'll watch it again because in such movies you always miss the little things. I love these types of films, not all blood, guts or gore, but a seasoned story to tell about the camp fire. Enjoy! I see the film did win an award, I would have liked more since it would promote more investment in these types of film that make you think.

Haven't written a review for a long while since imdb made it mandatory I write a dissertation before I get published. So any opportunity I get where I can bash the imdb after being a 20 year user and waste a lot of words giving my outstanding opinion and congradulating myself for being a wisenheimer, I'll take it.

My review: I enjoyed this movie because I was in a chillin mood and felt like a horror movie. It was a slow burn, like sipping a 90 proof bourbon. I enjoyed the lead actress Michele Burgers, who was very entertaining and clearly very talented and appealing to this mature gentleman.

The film explored new territory for me perhaps of some mythological creature of Zef folklore I don't know of. But it had a succubus / vampire vibe going on.

I'd enjoy seeing a sequel which finds the daughter her foretold love, and encourage Jaco to do it.

Is a film that struggles to find its footing, leaving the audience with a sense of wasted time and unfulfilled potential. With a slow pace and minimal plot, it fails to create any meaningful connection or intrigue. The lack of direction and development leaves the film feeling stagnant, offering little in terms of mystery, suspense, or emotional depth. The story's minimalism, rather than being thought-provoking, results in a lackluster experience that is hard to invest in. The film takes a meandering approach, but without a compelling narrative, it becomes more of a chore to sit through than an engaging watch.

The performances, though not terrible, can't salvage the film's lack of substance. The actors work with what they're given, but the script offers little room for them to shine or develop their characters. There's no chemistry between them, which further contributes to the film's feeling of emptiness. The lack of emotional stakes or conflict makes it hard to care about the outcome of the story.

The setting, which could have been used to create intimacy or tension, instead feels restrictive in a negative way. There's no variation in location or interaction, leaving the audience trapped in a monotonous loop that doesn't lead anywhere. The absence of any real progression in the plot or character arcs only adds to the overall sense of stagnation.

Well acted cast with boring scenery. Dark drab storyline, dialog and lighting. These limitations were confirmed at the end when I realized it was a play made into a movie. Had I know going into it, I likely would not have wasted my time.

"Breathing In" left much to be desired. Despite strong performances from the cast, the film's dialogue and storyline felt like they dragged on endlessly, making the experience tedious. The scenery, unfortunately, mirrored this sentiment-drab and dark without much to captivate the audience. Overall, it felt nightmarish to watch, making it hard to stay engaged. It was a missed opportunity for what could have been a compelling story.