Stillwater

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A troubled young man searches for his past. Set in the Deep South, Stillwater explores the experiences of Andrew Morrison, a recent college graduate struggling to discover his familial roots... Read allA troubled young man searches for his past. Set in the Deep South, Stillwater explores the experiences of Andrew Morrison, a recent college graduate struggling to discover his familial roots while dealing with the shocking discovery of his own adoption. Stillwater deftly examines... Read allA troubled young man searches for his past. Set in the Deep South, Stillwater explores the experiences of Andrew Morrison, a recent college graduate struggling to discover his familial roots while dealing with the shocking discovery of his own adoption. Stillwater deftly examines a dark and seductive southern landscape that surrounds a young man's journey into a past ... Read all

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Solid Independent Thriller!

I watch a great deal of independent films and "Stillwater" was really well done. It was very deep and intense. It kept us intrigued as to what was going to happen next. If you are into independent films , this is well worth watching. We expected poor acting and poor story line, but that never happened. The main character takes you on a journey into the dark and mysterious alley ways of a small, seedy southern town. Probably the strongest point of this film is the camera work. Visually it draws you in and holds your attention from the beginning. I think the film was shot in Athens, Georgia. Pretty cool stuff. I would recommend this one to all viewers. It's a very solid thriller.

Ripshin

Visually interesting, but that's about it.

Poor direction, writing and acting offset the surprisingly good cinematography displayed by this indie. The Deep South is certainly evoked by the visuals, but the amateurish performances nearly destroy the atmosphere.

The director inadequately plays with "time" - to the point the plot is rendered quite confusing by the closing shots. Unnecessary "sidetracks" are thrown in for absolutely no reason, and highlighted actions often go nowhere.

I feel fairly confident that I know what happens during the course of the film, and if I do understand it correctly, it is somewhat simplistic and predictable. Plus, the director gave away the conclusion in the opening shot.

1measly

Awful

This could be one of the worse movies I've ever seen. I don't see how could this ever be described as a horror movie, or even a thriller. It's more like a lumbering drama. The scary music is EXCELLENT but since there weren't any scary situations the director thought it would be a good idea to use it for everyday activities like taking a dump or walking down stairs. The movie had so much potential. They had beautiful cinematography and interesting characters, but it seemed as if the writers assumed you already knew them. They would undergo peculiar activities without explanation or even provide a clue at what the activity signified. This is simply one of those movies that says it's about one thing but it's really something totally different.