5150

4.5 stars.

5150 is effectively gory beyond most B productions films of this genre. It's unsettling from the beginning and tension is taut until the final scene. I expected it to be supernatural horror or a thrilling slash-fest after reading the synopsis. This film is neither of those. It's a relatively gritty crime-thriller with tension remaining taut up until the final scene. That's certainly applaudible, but with a short runtime it wasn't a major feat. Some care was put into conveying a back story for each of our main characters creating a nice crescendo for us to ride until the end of the film. By the end, we see the characters in a new, and very different light. Is some ways the film was predictable, formulaic. When the landlord character is introduced, I knew where PART of the plot was headed but I still unaware I was watching a crime-thriller until later. Overall, the writing is still fairly good with believable script that simply lacks style at times. I would recommend this one to friends with express interest in the genre who are having difficulty finding something "new" to watch.

I will give this movie a 4, and the only reason behind that is because the acting was actually very good and the story behind it could have been good but was not well executed. The ending leaves much to be desired. Seriously, do not waste you're time watching it.

It is July 20th at 3:37 a.m. So far seems like a unique movie but I hate the portrayal of the mentally ill population I have not finished the film as of yet but what I can honestly comment is this audience if you learn one thing I pray it is this keeping important things from those you call friends family or loved ones is never a good idea. Most important forgiveness is something all of us need to work on. Forgive and forget is often hard for many. But most importantly do on to others as you would want them to do to you. Think about that logic as you watch this film. So far I am not enjoying the nature of it but it seems to be original and one of a kind to me so let see how it goes from here.

Just completely sick of how movies and the media in general portray people who struggle with mental illness and substance abuse. It's dishonest, stigmatizing, and unnecessary. No schizophrenic acts like that. Psychopaths don't generally act like that either. Addicts very rarely act like that, and most of the time when they do, it's because they were like that long before addiction became a factor. The acting was actually pretty good, talented cast here. Just can't take the actual movie seriously when they so arbitrarily slander troubled people in substitution of creativity and story development.

I was pleasantly surprised by this cool indie flick. Great acting and a good story line which was obviously left open to a sequel. Whilst it was pretty good on the suspense level, any reviews that you read which make out like this is a movie that will make you jump.......hmmmmmmm....nah. Hoping for a sequel though.