Review of Doonby

Doonby (2013)
6/10
Not for children, but thought provoking
22 February 2016
Warning: Spoilers
The description Netflix had for this film did not reveal that it had quite adult themes.

My husband and I turned it off, after beginning to watch it with our kids, after about 20 minutes. It was a bit much for our younger kiddos. There are violent scenes, and sexual scenes as well.

We watched the rest later, and found it to be interesting at times, and to have a very thought provoking final 5 minutes.

The characters were interesting. I think John Schneider does a great job as the happy-go- lucky new guy in town. He made me wish he was my neighbor.

We weren't crazy about the gal who played his love interest, but she was fine. I just found her skills for timing her reactions to other actors left me wanting. Just a bit amateurish.

The man who played the leading lady's father was odd, and a bit creepy.

Ernie Hudson is believable in the role of the local bartender. Friendly, outgoing, everyone wants to be at his place.

I can't give a description without spoiling it, so I'll leave it up to you. If you like films with flashbacks, intrigue, mystery, and surprise endings, you'll probably like Doonby.
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