The story maybe could've been interesting, but the acting and writing make this such a disappointment for Coban material, and a long slog to watch. Adrian Greensmith is profoundly bad, extremely annoying, epitomizes the worst of YA 'acting'. The actress who plays Rachel (Sage Linder) actually has some skill, and offers hope that a small percentage of these dreadful wannabe actors might move on to more challenging adult roles.
There's too much going on here; maybe that's the YA formula, I don't know. But, the percentage of material that is relevant is in the minority of what you have to sit through. We're supposed to think there's urgency, but these kids get distracted and diverge from the work that otherwise so urgently must be done.
Finally: I just cannot stand Adrian Greensmith. Given the general absence of acting talent, here (with one likely exception of Sage Linder), it says a lot this this guy is so standout bad. Most people would have to TRY to be this bad.
Also, the writers & directors are not your friends. They really didn't try, here. This is just 'check the box' throwaway trash, fulfilling contracts, I suppose. Ugh....
There's too much going on here; maybe that's the YA formula, I don't know. But, the percentage of material that is relevant is in the minority of what you have to sit through. We're supposed to think there's urgency, but these kids get distracted and diverge from the work that otherwise so urgently must be done.
Finally: I just cannot stand Adrian Greensmith. Given the general absence of acting talent, here (with one likely exception of Sage Linder), it says a lot this this guy is so standout bad. Most people would have to TRY to be this bad.
Also, the writers & directors are not your friends. They really didn't try, here. This is just 'check the box' throwaway trash, fulfilling contracts, I suppose. Ugh....