Review by Patrick Farmer
Intro:
Growing up in a small town my whole life, I've yearned for the big city life. Just to be around different people and places would be an amazing experience for me. I don't think of all the possible dangers that would be waiting for me out there. For instance who knows when you might be on the eyes of a kidnapper and could very well be his next victim, like the unknowning couple in the 2008 release of Ryan Cavalline's "Stockholm Syndrome."
Dialogue:
Written by the director, Stockholm Syndrome's dialogue seemed well written. I enjoyed the pace of the film, there were a few lengthy sequences; However, they weren't plagued with "fuck," used 10 times in a sentence, like other independent films I've seen.
Acting:
I was VERY impressed with the acting in this film. I was able to notice a few actors I saw in another indepedent film at Fright Night Film Fest. back in 2007. Todd Humes is an actor who I MUST give Kudos to. This guy can act, he pulld off a hell of a performance in this film as well as the one I saw him in at Fright Night ("Chasing Darkness"). Overall all the whole cast seemed to give a perfect performance. From a disturbed Priest to a estranged husband, everybody did a great job.
Plot:
The plot was very nice as well. It seemed similar along the lines of "Hostel," but wasn't a complete knock off. I enjoyed this very much, and it was interesting seeing the different character's true nature and feeling develop in the film. I loved the gore, there wasn't an excessive amount but when there was some it was pretty extreme, which is ALWAYS a plus.
Music:
The scores present in this film were excellent. I loved the music in it, it TOTALLY helped set the right mood for the appropriate scenes. Whoever composed it DEF needs to get more work, because he is a very talented composer!!!
Overall:
Overall, The Stockholm Syndrome was a VERY entertaining film. I was pleased to see this come out of the independent world, which has been taking a beating here lately. I can't wait to see more original work from Mr. Cavalline in the near future, he's a talented talented guy! Kudos All Around!!! 7/10.