Out of the Rain (aka End of Innocence) is at least by executional elements, a somewhat offbeat murder mystery. Although, the story itself is nothing new (once again). Michael O'Keefe plays the moody Frank Reade, summoned back to a small Canadian town to arrange for his brother's funeral after he was found dead. Expecting a short visit, he instead becomes involved in an investigation into his brothers death. Increasingly, it does not seem, as had originally been decided, that his death was the result of suicide. The event implicates his father, a friend, a drug operation, a crooked cop, and a deceptive girlfriend. In situations like these, one should expect motives of greed and double cross even from the most seemingly innocuous.
Viewers who prefer plenty of action and fast pacing to their action films may grow weary within minutes of this picture. It takes long to get moving and never really does approach a severe climax. Although, viewers in the mood for something that might at one time have wound up on cable networks running low-budget b-grade late night fare, might give this a try.
Viewers who prefer plenty of action and fast pacing to their action films may grow weary within minutes of this picture. It takes long to get moving and never really does approach a severe climax. Although, viewers in the mood for something that might at one time have wound up on cable networks running low-budget b-grade late night fare, might give this a try.