Spring lakes turns out to be a powerful, disturbing, thoughtful and thought-provoking study of occultism. The film is highlighted by the fantastic performances of both leads, James Bryhan and Rosalind Stockwell. The realism and authenticity of both actors deserve some sort of award. It's a brilliant solo performance from Bryhan who convinces utterly as the overweight ,depressed film maker searching for his place in the world while showing some loyalty to a mother who manipulates his every move. Ranjeet S Marwa is one of those magnificent film makers who brought Stockwell and Bryhan together and made, for me, absolute movie magic.
Father Gerald performed menacingly and convincingly by David Lamont was the curve ball throughout the film. Demented, horrifying and strangely funny in moments was the perfect yang to Bryhan's ying. The performances between these two was remarkable and appeared to be two sides to the same coin. It would be a wonder to see these two in future films as their talent made the film.
I have watched Marwa throughout the years and the cast he has worked with and to see how far they have come and grown shows a great potential for Marwa, Lamont and Bryhan to be next big thing.
Spring Lakes proved to be a well-crafted film that more than repaid the time I spent watching.