Take from Me – Movie Review
First Reaction – Take from Me explores a lifetime of grief and a different way of understanding it.
Director: West Eldredge
Writer: West Eldredge (Screenplay)
Cast
- Ethan McDowell (The Walking Dead)
- Kyla Diane Kennedy
- Dwayne A Thomas
- Marlowe Holden
- Thomas Parobek (Cobra Kai)
Plot: Take from Me, alternatively titled Love Dogs, is a gripping thriller that follows the life of John, a grieving local man, as he finds solace and intrigue in a mysterious young woman who purchases his old farmhouse. Simultaneously, a sense of unease grips the town when a resident goes missing, leading the local police captain to suspect a sinister presence looming over their community.
Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Take from Me starts when grieving local man John (McDowell) takes an interesting in mysterious stranger Elizabeth (Kennedy). The pair get into an awkward relationship when John discovers a body in her basement. However, John doesn’t know how to handle the discover.
As the two get closer, john discovers the truth about Elizabeth and gets caught up in the unlikely relationship. However, her secrets become more difficult to manage as the local community begin getting closer to her secrets.
Verdict on Take from Me
Recap
The movie follows a grieving man who discovers a mysterious young woman. It sees them start an unlikely relationship as her secrets scare and intrigue him. However, the relationship comes at a price, when others begin checking woman.
Best Parts
The movie explores the unusual relationship between a grieving person and a supernatural person. It uses this to show the pain people are suffering and uses it to show how they cope. We get an interesting journey through their relationship and what it means understanding someone else’s pain. There are strong performances throughout the movie, as the pair explore the outcome of their relationship.
Worst Parts
It can feel slower at times, which holds back the world created for Elizabeth being part of. Yes, there is a tragic past, which drives her motivation, but overall, it doesn’t do enough to show her living this life for a long time.
Final Thoughts – Take from Me is an interesting journey through a lifetime of grief.
