Ink (2009/I)

Director:

Jamin Winans

Writer:

Jamin Winans (writer)

Genre:

Action | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

As the light fades and the city goes to sleep, two forces emerge. They are invisible except for the power they exert over us in our sleep...

Plot Keywords:

One Word Title

Cast

Chris Kelly	...	John
Jessica Duffy	...	Liev
Quinn Hunchar	...	Emma
Jeremy Make	...	Jacob
Jennifer Batter	...	Allel
Eme Ikwuakor	...	Gabe
Shelby Malone	...	Sara
Steve Sealy	...	Ron
Shannan Steele	...	Shelly
Steven Brown	...	Glib
Shauna Earp	...	Sadie
Marty Lindsey	...	Accountant - Incubi
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Raymond Andrew Bailey	...	Street Painter
Kayla Bergholz	...	Dream Sequence Woman
Kathy Cagney	...	Kathy
Jason Coviello	...	Roger
Alex Dale	...	Boy in hospital
Jill Dale	...	Woman
Jen Fiskum	...	Nightmare Sequence Woman (as Jennifer Fiskum)
Nancy Fromhart	...	Nightmare Sequence Woman
Troy Garner	...	Ezec
LeighAnn Gould	...	ER Nurse
Vasillios Gounaris	...	Incubi
Alex Harz	...	Bartender
Sami Hauser	...	John's Coworker
Megan Heffernan	...	Naomi
Heath C. Heine	...	Dream Sequence man
Melissa Lacome	...	Kind Businesswoman
Stephen Lambert	...	Incubus
Maiz Lucero	...	The Brave Incubus
Robert Markle	...	Incubus
Bill Mays	...	Incubus
Russell Mills	...	Incubus
Brad Newman	...	Chad
Kent Randell	...	Carl
Jeffrey Richardson	...	Ludis
Will Rosecrans	...	Incubus
T. David Rutherford	...	Greg
Scott Cooper Ryan	...	Incubus
Cooper Sclar	...	Dream Sequence Boy
J Walker	...	Storyteller
Robert A. Webb	...	Board Chairman
Steve Wilkins	...	Dan

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Filming Locations:

Arvada, Colorado, USA

Company:

Double Edge Films

Absolutely Fantastic Indie

I regret that I watched a pirated download of this movie. It was fantastic, and it truly deserves my money. However, that said, I don't know how else I would have found out about this absolute gem of independent film-making if it wasn't for seeing it on a list of downloads and feeling curious. My ONLY quarrel with Ink is the quality of the visuals themselves. I understand the desire to create a dreamlike, otherworldly atmosphere; but blowing out all the whites and softening the image can only be tolerated for so long. In some ways it makes the movie look cheap, which couldn't be more misleading. I think it's best to go into Ink curious. I didn't really know what the film was about when I began watching it other than it dealt with the idea of parallel worlds (and I think one review equated it with The Matrix some how); but it was a pleasure to let the film unfold in front of me, never knowing exactly where it was going and letting all of the puzzle pieces eventually drop perfectly into place. Although sometimes the costuming leaves something to be desired, the actors wear them confidently and never let you feel like you're being swindled. That said, the acting was top notch. Especially from lead Chris Kelly. Keeping everything I just said in mind, I would like to reiterate that Ink is an INDIE. Those looking for a big-budget thrill-ride will be slightly disappointed. But it is a remarkable indie. It doesn't let it's budget get in the way of a great story, startlingly impressive special effects (car crash scene is top-notch), visionary directing, and chameleon acting. This IS indie film-making. And it's the furthest thing from that soft-spined 'mumblecore' that lovers of independent film have been forced to sleep through for the past decade. I can't wait to see what's next from Jamin Winans. In the meantime I'm going to track down a copy of Ink all legal-like to add to my collection. In fact, if you're reading this post and are interested in watching it, try to find it legally - only because it's worth the purchase and it lets investors see audiences appreciate intelligent independent film-making. It's well worth the purchase.