The Path of Most Resistance (2006)

It's New Year's Eve in New York City, and Tom McKenna is alone. Then again, solitude is an essential part of Tom's secretive profession -- a profession he guards even at the expense of love... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Kelley

Writers:

Peter Kelley (screenplay), Michael Knight (short story)

Stars:

Tim Rouhana, Spencer Grammer, Steve Belanger

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Tim Rouhana	...	Tom
Spencer Grammer	...	Prudence
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Steve Belanger	...	Officer Doohey
Shawn Fitzgibbon	...	Officer Tango
John Freimann	...	Man at Window
Lillian Lynn	...	Woman at Window
Tamara Scott	...	Mrs. Woods
Amy Shea	...	Jane
Nikki E. Walker	...	Officer Pruitt

Storyline

It's New Year's Eve in New York City, and Tom McKenna is alone. Then again, solitude is an essential part of Tom's secretive profession -- a profession he guards even at the expense of love, even on New Year's Eve. But this New Year's Eve, which promises to be the most important night of his life, Tom is confronted with a complication he couldn't have anticipated, and presented with a choice that could change his life.... which path will he choose?

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Genres:

Short | Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$175,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Low Profile Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

40 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Dear Prudence"
Written by John Lennon (as Lennon) / Paul McCartney (as McCartney)
Performed by Don DiLego
Courtesy of Velvet Elk Records

User Reviews

Don't RESIST this little classic...

A subtle and tender New Year's Eve 'caper/love story' that leaves everyone who watches wanting more. A view through the looking glass into the world of two conflicted loners who find each other (and themselves) in the least opportune situation.

Spencer Grammar is a star in the making who comes across as both the girl next door and the complicated loner. She encapsulates all of the attributes Natalie Portman was trying in vain to capture in Garden State, without the annoying and whiny undertones that made Portman's performance so flawed. With this and her current turn on As the World Turns, she will be a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood for years to come.

Tim Rouhana plays the straight man to Grammar's feistiness, and pulls it off with ease. The chemistry between the two is palpable, and one can feel the sadness and weariness in Tom's persona. He is tired and defeated in his quest for love and companionship, and Rouhana grasps that with a steady hand.

The score is charming and fits perfectly with the twists and turns in the plot arc. You can tell Rouhana is as adept a producer as he is an actor as the editing, photography, music, and sound all fit perfectly. Overall a little movie that keeps you intrigued at the outset and leaves you feeling warm at the end.