Resolution has elements of terror, but
is hardly a horror film. If anything, it fits more in the small sub-genre of
independent time-travel science-fiction horror. Even without having elements of
time travel, it is Timecrimes, Triangle, and Primer that this film most resembles. Rather than providing thrills
which fall apart upon further examination, as most spectacle-filled horror
films excel at doing, Resolution is a
slow-moving film filled with occasional eerie sequences between extended scenes
of naturalistic dialogue between two characters in a cabin.
When Mike (Peter
Cilella) receives a mysterious video via email from his meth-addicted friend,
Chris (Vinny Curran), he plans a forced rehabilitation. Mike finds Chris
squatting in a cabin on the edge of an Indian reservation, forcing him to quit
cold turkey. There are many obstacles from Chris’s druggie lifestyle which Mike
is forced to handle, including money debts and permission to stay in the cabin
for a limited amount of time. There are also many reasons to leave the cabin as
quickly as possible, including mysterious pictures and videos of tragic death
stories left in and around the cabin for Mike to discover. There is something
unique about the cabin which is as much a mystery to the audience as it is the
two men residing within its walls.
Realizing that
this is an independent film helps in understanding why there is so much screen
time dedicated to dialogue rather than action, but the mood is somewhat
deterred from frightening with the nonchalant manner with which these
characters respond to supernatural activity. There are a lot of great choices
made by directors Justin Benson and Aaron Scott Moorhead, but there is a lot of
suspense allowed to dissipate with preference given to comedic relief. That
being said, there is enough to make this film worth watching again. It has a
way of making you think, whether you enjoyed the viewing experience or not.
The Blu-ray/DVD
combo pack includes plenty of exclusive special features, on top of the high
definition presentation and standard disc. There is a cast and crew commentary
track, as well as an interview with the filmmakers and exclusive intros. Also
included are parody video, outtakes and additional unseen footage.
Entertainment Value:
7/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 7/10
Historical
Significance: 6/10
Disc Features: 8/10
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