Jordan Ross’ debut feature Thumper proves timely in its depiction of an economically ravaged suburban California community whose young people have increasingly turned to drugs. Unfortunately, the film, receiving its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, turns out to be a routine crime-driven tale featuring all-too familiar characters and situations. The hand of executive producer Cary Fukunaga (True Detective, Beasts of No Nation) is evident in the gritty, atmospheric tension permeating the proceedings, but Thumper fails to overcome its numerous clichés.
The storyline revolves around Kat (Eliza Taylor), a new student at a high school in a town that’s...
The storyline revolves around Kat (Eliza Taylor), a new student at a high school in a town that’s...
- 4/25/2017
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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