Suspension (2008/I)

Directors:

Alec Joler
Ethan Shaftel

Writers:

Aris Blevins (screenplay)
Ethan Shaftel (story)

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

Tagline:

A man loses his family in an accident but gains an extraordinary power: The power to stop time.

Plot:

Daniel loses his wife and son in a car accident. While slowly recovering from his injuries, he rebuilds...

Plot Keywords:

Mental Health | Psychotic | Kidnapping | Father Son Relationship | Car Crash

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Scott Cordes	...	Daniel Bennett
Annie Tedesco	...	Sarah Kane
Caroline Vinciguerra	...	Jane
Dan Nichols	...	Josh Werlitt
David Fritts	...	Leo
Mykel Hill	...	Officer Donelban
Sam Cordes	...	Henry
Walter Coppage	...	Dr. Heitzer
James Andrew Wright	...	Max
Cynthia Hyer	...	Jessica
Sarah Crawford	...	School Principal
Roger Strong	...	Hospital Doctor
Brian Hunter	...	Gangsta
Rusty Sneary	...	Dave-O
Diane Bulan	...	Motel Clerk

Runtime:

USA:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (HDCAM)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Company:

EasyAction

Trivia:

Film was originally written and filmed with the name "RestEZ" but all references to that name in the film were cut out during the editing process.

Quotes:

mother: [first lines - family riding in car] We don't have to rush. We can relax... be fresh tomorrow.
Daniel Bennett: That's fine with me, I just don't want Henry to...
Henry: It's cool if we leave tomorrow.
Daniel Bennett: Nah, I don't want to take any chances with the tryouts.
Henry: The coach said he'd make time for me if I was late.
Daniel Bennett: No, no. You're too good for a makeup day. Don't wanna risk it.
mother: Hey, drive now, talk later. Or drive and talk now, eyes on the road. Talk about all that non-school stuff next weekend when Henry comes to see us.
Daniel Bennett: *If* he'll be coming to visit us anytime soon.
[...]

Amazing indie science fiction film

I feel like it's tough to find really good, smart science fiction sometimes, so it was an incredibly satisfying experience to see this film at a screening in LA. The story is both contemplative and very intense, with characters who draw you in emotionally even as you become horrified by the events that are playing out. The cinematography is beautiful, and the visual effects are simple, elegantly planned out, and just executed extremely well. They alternately creep you out and give you a sense of wonder and adventure as the main character discovers he can do extraordinary things. The story moves along at a good pace - taking its time in all the right places, leaving you tense and unsettled in others. Overall, well worth taking the time to seek out and watch.