Suspicion

A little more than what was expected
This is a little Indie film that got some notice at some festivals. As such, I settled in for a boring journey to the land of transcendentalism. Boy was I wrong! This movie didn't waste my time at all. There was always something meaningful going on. I've watched it a couple of times and so far I pick out at least one new thing each time.

Can you imagine the police thinking you are withholding some damaging testimony, based on some kind of relationship you had with someone, but you genuinely aren't withholding anything? That's how we meet the main character (Suzanne May) - in an interrogation room, being grilled about someone she knew (Brad Blaisdell) that was just murdered. As the movie goes on, we find out just how much she knows (and more importantly, what she doesn't, but really should). I can't get into too much detail without giving away the story, but this movie has a great twist that is well worth watching for.

The director (David Dilley) does a great job...

HOW DID YOU KNOW?
Alicia (Suzanne May) is a college student studying law. She works at a cafe counter where she meets the kindly old Darrell Jacobs (Brad Blaisdell). They forge a platonic relationship. But as it turns out, Darrell was a mafia type, but now has stage IV cancer without much time left. Tom (Aidan Bristow) is Alicia's boyfriend who doesn't want Alicia to hang out with Darrell. As someone going into law, Alicia is fascinated by Darrell's criminal past, which he hesitates to share.

Darrell is murdered at the beginning of the film. Alicia is telling the story (including private conversations when she wasn't there) to a detective played rather poorly by Kathleen Benner. Things in the story are not what they seem. Our suspicions are raised early as the mystery drama plays out before us. The drama was interesting enough to draw you it, but it didn't have a knock-out punch. Decent acting. Worth a view when it comes on TV.

F-bomb, no sex, no nudity.

Great film
Was blown away by Brad Blaisdell's performance. The man can act! Suspicion is a compelling indie thriller, which keeps you guessing until the end. The writing and direction is excellent. I'm sure we'll see more from this director soon.

I really enjoyed this film and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good story driven film.

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