Film Review - Reclaim
October 02, 2014
If there was ever a low-budget VOD thriller that had the potential to transform into a nifty offering of suspense, it’s “Reclaim.” Boosted by a premise that preys on real-world fears of fraud and foreigner isolation, the picture delivers a satisfying opening act, arranging a situation of betrayal that’s credible and somewhat novel for a cinematic exploration. Unfortunately, the prospect of exploring uneasy manipulations proves unappetizing to director Alan White, who pushes aside the complexity of the story to stage tedious chases and shoot-outs, often without the budget to create an authentic portrait of pursuit. “Reclaim” isn’t a disaster, it’s just disappointing and thoughtless after a potent introduction. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com
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