Suspension (2008)

Daniel loses his wife and son in a car accident. While slowly recovering from his injuries, he rebuilds his son's video camera that was destroyed in the crash. Infused with power from the ... See full summary »

Directors:

Alec Joler, Ethan Shaftel

Writers:

Aris Blevins (screenplay), Ethan Shaftel (story)

Stars:

Scott Cordes, Annie Tedesco, Caroline Vinciguerra

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scott Cordes	...	Daniel Bennett
Annie Tedesco	...	Sarah Caine
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

Storyline

Daniel loses his wife and son in a car accident. While slowly recovering from his injuries, he rebuilds his son's video camera that was destroyed in the crash. Infused with power from the moment of the crash, the camera develops the ability to stop time when Daniel presses the pause button. This discovery restores Daniel's purpose, and he fills the vacuum in his life by taking responsibility for another victim, Sarah, a newlywed who lost her husband in the same accident. At first Daniel only watches her, then tries to improve her life in small ways. But using his power to "help" becomes an addiction, and the vastness of Daniel's power can do only one thing...corrupt him.

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Plot Keywords:

psychotronic film | video camera | car accident | supernatural power | frozen time | 

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Taglines:

Pause a moment...

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

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.

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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 ...
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User Reviews

I don't know why exactly, but I kinda liked it

Most of the comments here are true. Yes, it CAN be seen as boring. Yes, the acting is not the best. Yes, the plot has it's holes.

However, the ones who praise it also have their point.

I for one really enjoyed it. It may be for the unique twist to having "superpowers" like stopping time. Someone else called it "not a science fiction movie, but a character study". And that is certainly true.

I would have been disappointed, had I expected an action-laden superhero-movie with lots of surprises and SFX.

Without these expectations, I am really glad to have seen it. Certainly not for everyone, but if you saw "The Quiet Earth" and liked it, this one is a must!

What would you do if you could stop time?

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Остановивший время

Filming Locations:

Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

EasyAction

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (HDCAM)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1