Fathers – Movie Review
First Reaction – Fathers keeps us guessing throughout the movie.
Director: Harley Wallen
Writer: Harley Wallen (Screenplay)
Cast
- Kaiti Wallen
- Harley Wallen
- Jerry Hayes
- Deon Hunt
- Yancey Fuqua
Plot: A young girl (Natalie) is kidnapped but it’s not long until we realize things are much more complex as her captor presents a completely different picture. Natalie must figure out what is actually true and what isn’t before it’s too late.
Runtime: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Fathers starts when Natalie (Kaiti Wallen) is found after 15 years missing. Detective Parker (Hunt) leads the investigation to where she has been for years. Meanwhile, we see Bobby Nash (Harley Wallen) abduct her as a child, believing he has a long-lost relationship with Natalie.
As the investigation unfolds, stranger events become clear and the truth is even more disturbing. However, can Natalie understand the truth and understand why she is the victim in her life.
Verdict on Fathers
Recap
The movie follows a young woman who has escaped her captivity for years. However, the mystery about who took her consumes her and takes over what happened. Meanwhile, the truth becomes more disturbing as it comes out.
Best Parts
The movie thrives on the bigger mystery about what is happening. It keeps us guessing throughout the movie, and the performances keep us engaged in the bigger story. This surprises with everything and doesn’t follow a more traditional concept.
Worst Parts
There are some weaker effects used for certain moments. Elsewhere, it can be jarring with the jump between the time involved.
Final Thoughts –Fathers is an intense mystery, with plenty of twists and turns.
