AVA: A Twist in the Road

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Bob R "AVA: A Twist in the Road" is an emotionally rich and deeply satisfying journey that stands out for its nuanced portrayal of resilience and self-discovery. Catherane Skillen brings an impressive range as Ava, capturing her character's growth with authenticity and grace. The film doesn’t rely on grand gestures or high drama; instead, it resonates through a more quiet and contemplative lens, showing the subtle power of transformation after loss. Skillen’s direction beautifully balances moments of vulnerability with Ava’s eventual strength, making for a heartfelt experience. The film is visually modest but thematically profound, exploring ageism, materialism, and self-worth without overstatement. This understated approach allows Ava’s journey to feel universally relatable, especially for audiences reflecting on life transitions. "AVA" is a moving tribute to finding purpose beyond life’s material comforts and will likely inspire viewers to redefine their own ideas of success and happiness. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review D A LET IT GO. Writer, director and lead actress Catherane Skillen takes a deep dive in her feature film AVA: A TWIST IN THE ROAD. Ava is a mature woman who's been living the good life in the care of her lover Bobby, a lovely older man who is her senior. Twenty-five years together Ava longs for more time with Bobby, more holidays together, more dinners, just more. Bobby gives as much of himself as he can spare and early on gives Ava an expensive gift, a token of his love which Ava cherishes. When Bobby's life takes an expected twist so does Ava's. Grieving the loss of her beloved, Ava falls into a deep grief trying to find herself in the shattering of her own life with Bobby gone. A coming-of-age tale of sorts Ava tries on many different aspects of herself as one might change their hair or clothes all the while asking herself, who am I? This self examination of Ava is beautifully portrayed in the skillful hands of Director Catherane Skillen's who never strays from the tough emotions and hard work involved in allowing one's self to move forward onto the next chapter of life. Highly recommend. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Ruby C Ava: A Twist In The Road is a film written, directed by and starring Catherane Skillen. This film centers around love, loss and life changes. Ava loses the love of her life unexpectedly and because she was so dependent on him her life takes an unexpected turn. It is nice to see a film with older characters sharing a story that many may experience and one where the main character needs to find her way again. It is a life lesson that no matter how in love you may be, it is smart to maintain some form of independence which in turn might make a loss gentler to navigate. It is also reminder to have our wills signed and filed before our passing so our wishes may be followed thru with. It is a hopeful story with likable characters, all except the son, that is worth watching. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/24 Full Review James C This is a unique story that deals with loss, loss of a loved one, loss of a parent, loss of your current way of life. Director, Catherine Skillen, does a great job at showcasing the struggles that everyone has to go through in life. We may not all lose a significant other, but we all will lose someone we love in this life. For a low budget indie film I was pleasently surprised with the quality of the film. Not only did it look great but the cast did a excellent job of bringing the story to life. Steve Dellatori does a phenomenal job at playing the a$$ you love to hate! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Jerome V It all begins with the character. Show us their world, what is important to them and why, and we will be engaged. "Ava: A Twist in the Road" is a demonstration of this. Catherane Skillen, who wrote, directed, and starred in the film makes this abundantly clear by presenting us with an imperfect character that we come to understand and care about. Prompted by best friend Leanne (Tannis Benedict), she moves back into the world hoping to reintegrate and piece her life back together again. The movie depicts life choices I suspect many must face in later years. "AVA" is a courageous story that asks what it means to be independent, how to deal with extended families who shun you, and still find your light. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/12/24 Full Review Christopher S Watched this on Tubi. Check it out! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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