Rebound

I always seek out Indie Films because I'm through with the type of "movies" Hollywood churns out. This is an indie film made on a low budget (so what?) and we very well done. I thought it looked nice photography wise and the story was surprising. At first I thought it might be the same old thing I've seen many times before, but it isn't. This movie some twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I don't consider it horror. It's more of a thriller. It starts out slow, but hang in there, it picks up. It's important that the mood is set right with a movie like this, so be patient. This movie is worth giving a chance.

I loved psychological thrillers and I always enjoy seeing an indie film succeed in that genre. REBOUND does jut that. The twists are clever and fulfilling. The plot held my interest and the pacing was good. The filmmakers obviously put a lot of thought into the story and the various layers within it. It warrants a second viewing to catch everything you missed the first go around. Definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of indie thrillers.

There is actually some effort here, not going to lie. The plot is decent and the main actor is alright. But the actress.. are you kidding? When someone is TORTURING you, you're supposed to be terrified. She seems like she just has some constipation! Takes all the edge of the movie right there. Also the so called other woman is focused on way too much, she is very irritating with her fake facial expressions. Otherwise, for a cheap film this is actually somewhat watchable.

Rebound struggles with several critical issues that diminish its overall impact. The lead actress delivers a flat performance marked by confusion, often appearing unsure of where to direct her gaze. This lack of focus undermines her role and leaves the character feeling unremarkable and inexperienced.

The script is plagued by repetitive flashback sex scenes that go on way too long and the actress looks directly at the film changing her gaze to creepy and crazy eyes instead of " in the moment" . The film has many unexplained elements, such as the unfriendly verging hostile attitudes of men in the bar, which goes without reason or explanation. These issues contribute to a sense of disjointed storytelling and lack of substance. Much of the film remains unexplored, leading to a narrative that feels both rushed and shallow.

Direction and pacing reveal inexperience, further impacting the film's coherence. While the soundtrack avoids overly jarring choices, it often fails to align with the film's tone.

In summary, Rebound is a missed opportunity. The lead's unconvincing performance and the film's lack of depth make it difficult to recommend. The film ultimately feels underdeveloped and unsatisfying.

Rebound is a film about a woman whose life falls apart before her very eyes and she makes a choice to restart things by moving back to the mid-west. I'm a sucker for psychological thrillers so the trailer got my attention with it's pace and effectively moody score.

If you're a fan of indie films you should give this one a watch. It's an exercise in watching for the dangers that surround you. We all know what it's like to have things go wrong, so the idea of running away from one horror only to find yourself right smack in the middle of another one is something I feel we can all connect with.

I look forward to seeing what the filmmakers come up with for their next project.