Friday, July 13, 2012
Michael Allen
Writer: Shawn Christensen and Jason Dolan.
Cast: Sara Paxton, Scott Eastwood, Shaun Sipos, and Katherine Waterston.
Reviewing a mystery requires delicacy. To reveal too much ruins the story for viewers unfamiliar with the film. So, this review for Enter Nowhere will dance about the major plot points while discussing the quality of Jack Heller's first feature.
Enter Nowhere is a film that deals with time travel and freedom of choice. We all create our futures, this small film would tell us. This is most apparent when characters alter their behaviours to create for a better tomorrow. The final scene wraps the film up too neatly, but Enter Nowhere is an enjoyable time spent with a Twilight Zone-esque storyline.
Both television series for "The Twilight Zone" (1959, 1985) dealt with unbelievable sci-fi circumstances and strange places. In "The Time Element" (1958) one character could travel back and forward in time. However, no one will believe him when he states that an attack is looming at Pearl Harbour. Can past events be altered then? In Enter Nowhere there are more possibilities. Events in the present will effect the future. As well, the four characters in this picture are related somehow. Their relationships are revealed late in the picture. And the journey getting to the truth is both surreal and strange just as a science fiction picture should be.
And, films that use time travel should also be a little obtuse. Not only is there time travel in this picture, but there is some sort of teleportation. All of the characters believe they are somewhere else. They also believe that they are in differing time periods. These clues should get you a little closer to the major plot points. However, it would be a shame to ruin a big surprise at the film's core. If you seek out this film, then enjoy the mystery just as the characters mostly do.
Everything on the screen is delivered competently. The music is ominous in the first act. It is always appropriate and the soundtrack matches the action developing visually. The acting from Sara Paxton, Scott Eastwood and Katherine Waterston is well done. Waterston delivers the conservatism of her era. As well, Scott Eastwood, Clint Eastwood's son, portrays a believable hero type. His hostility displayed towards one of the female characters is a fun watch. Intro's between people should never be this awkward, though. Only the final scene is overdone. The conclusion delivers the story to viewers too neatly. There is no room for interpretation and the film could have cut this last scene out entirely to leave viewers wondering at the possibilities.
Enter Nowhere might still leave some puzzled. However, this is really a film about determinism. Wrongs can be changed to rights as long as you can travel into your past. None of us, unfortunately, have this option. This is a small film and Enter Nowhere could easily be shown on stage. The four characters, one locale and focused story could be transitioned to a stageplay. So, this is a film for theatre fans. Sci-fi fans will also like the story and there is something for thriller fans too. Released April 3rd on DVD, Enter Nowhere is an interesting indie production that deals with timelines in a new and refreshing way.
Overall: 7.5 out of 10.
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