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Nigel W It is always a pleasure when I stumble upon a little film with unknowns in every role both on screen and behind the camera, and the film delivers. Excellent visuals, a brooding musical score and power packed performances from actors soon to be discovered. The questioning of our own moral doctrine is what I took away the most. My wife and I spent nearly an hour discussing which of the two leads was in the right and whether their decisions we would make ourselves. Fascinating, independent American film that left us with much to ponder. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Jonathan B For me, Ada steals the show. She's a fantastic actress and also stunningly gorgeous. Besides that, the acting is strong throughout the film. I really liked the atmosphere and mood created, the way the lighting serves the plot, which is original and interesting throughout. People always whine about wanting original movies, well, here is one! You won't regret watching it. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Devin T Pleasantly surprised watching this indie film. Most indie thrillers are fairly predictable. This film kept me on my toes with both tension and curiosity. The beautiful cinematography captured the not so beautiful exteriors of Western Pennsylvania, a mood and tone that certainly contributed to the despair felt by the main characters. It took me back to one of my favorite films from a few years ago, Prisoners. Felt like this was in a similar world. By the end of the film I was shocked to see the resolution and most of all I could not fathom an indie film with such a stellar cast of unknowns. These talented actors and filmmakers won't stay unknown for long! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Brady S Plight is a quintessential thriller that hits the nail on the head for a really well executed indie film on very limited resources. The cast and crew are obviously a very talented team and did a wonderful job with the resources and time they had to make this film. Director M.J. Alhabeeb Jr. clearly knows his stuff, has good taste, and I'm really excited to see more of his work in the future. Indie considerations aside, the story tugs at morals in a very difficult and real human situation, with complex characters and a slow burn to a finish line that proves to be an edge of your seat set piece. It's a well-structured film with solid performances and the mystery tones compliment the thriller beats really well. I'm glad I was able to catch this one at the Orlando Film Festival! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Crystal J I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this film!! I am partial to stories of women fighting back or taking control of precarious situations and I thought this film did that with multiple women. Strong females on screen are rare these days, well, really any day but the women here fought back not just physically but strategically, emotionally and psychologically. The characters of Valentina and Mia were thrown into positions where they had to act fast to save themselves, children and other women at risk and they did so by outsmarting and outwitting their counterparts. The film is not just about women fighting back but it is also a story of the haves vs the have nots. The central male figure, Joe takes matters into his own hands when he has nowhere to turn while looking for justice for his son. At first you can kind of tell he's the rough around the edges, off color comment spewing midwestern guy but I took a liking to him over time. His goal is simple. Revenge and justice for his loved ones. He predictably tries to bully his way through anyone and everyone especially Valentina with whom he forms a partnership with but while his intentions are not always the sincerest, his persistence in honoring those he cares for is evident throughout and I could dig that. Highly recommend if you want to see layered characters in high stake situations fighting for what they believe in. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review James B I almost didn’t watch this because I hadn’t recognized anyone in it. Glad I gave it a shot. It’s funny how so many obscure titles you’ve never heard of are out there. A lot packed into this intense little film. Simple story with big emotional moments. Had me guessing till the end Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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