An Act of War (2015)

A veteran tries to put his life back together, but is drawn to deeds that may be more dangerous than his tour of duty.

Director:

Ryan M. Kennedy

Writer:

Ryan M. Kennedy

Stars:

Russ Russo, Natasha Alam, Doug E. Doug

4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Russ Russo	...	Jacob Nicks
Natasha Alam	...	Ivana
Doug E. Doug	...	Marlon
Joseph R. Gannascoli	...	Frank
Robert Miano	...	Sully
Kiowa Gordon	...	Private LockLear
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Stan Carp	...	Tito
Matthew D'Olimpio	...	Ivana's Date
John Farnworth	...	Mr. O'Brian
Kevin Interdonato	...	The Stalker
Illya Konstantin	...	Murderer #1
Kit Lang	...	The Murderer
Chris LaPanta	...	Lieutenant Sullivan
J. Gunner Murch-Dolimpio	...	Young Jacob
Dominik Tiefenthaler	...	Detective Nicks

Storyline

Following an extended tour of duty in the Middle East, a veteran returns home only to face new enemy. Battling insomnia & undiagnosed post traumatic stress disorder, he finds a job as a projectionist working the night shift at a decrepit theater. As he struggles to adapt to civilian life, he quickly finds himself tangled in an inescapable web of seduction, addiction, & violence. His disdain for those around him reaches a boiling point and he embarks on a new war against society, vowing to take drastic action against it in an attempt to defend the country he loves.

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Plot Keywords:

veteran | post traumatic stress disorder | post war | loneliness | obsession | 

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Taglines:

America Didn't Change. He Did.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Projectionist

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Create Entertainment, Cyfuno Ventures, Evince Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

(2014) Winner of Best Leading Actor Award (Russ Russo) Take Two Film Festival.

User Reviews

Gripping, Gritty, Dark and Truthful

I did not know what to expect before watching this film. I was pleasantly surprised at finding this "gem" of a film. It is beautifully shot and composed. Hard to believe this was a "first effort" by writer/director Ryan Kennedy - he takes you to the side of town where bottles, hearts and bodies get broken. Looking forward to what he does next.

The cast, top to bottom, is excellent. The three leads, Russ Russo, Natasha Alam and Doug E. Doug give honest, nuanced performances. Watching Russo is painful and heart rending. He is brilliant and I believed everything about him. I look forward to seeing more from this "new" actor. Ms.Alam is tragic in her portrayal of Ivana - her emotion truthful and raw. Doug E. Doug is equally good, bringing a quirky, broken, surprisingly sympathetic character to life. He is almost childlike.

There are other noteworthy performances to mention. Robert Miano as "Sully," is natural and easy. Nothing "actory" about his performance. I have seen his work before and he is a craftsman.

The opening sequence of the film draws you in. The actor playing Lt. Sullivan, Chris LaPanta, is another actor I have never heard of - He is measured, controlled, believable and real. His performance is subtle and nuanced. You feel his fatigue and empathy.

My only criticism is that the film is a bit long/slow in spots. That said, I will add this film to my list of films i will watch again to find new and interesting moments and gladly recommend. Well done.