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Dr. Thompson (2010)
Actions of the Obsessed
All most one year after his release of Schenectady, New York - which has been accepted into and well received at various film festivals - Director Nicholas DeRuve most definitely lived up to expectations with his most recent release: Dr. Thompson.
Continuing with his unique vision of the human condition, DeRuve delves into another type of addiction where a thin line exists between Love and Obsession. Dr. Thompson is a film of an established family-man who has lived a comfortable life through his Plastic Surgery practice who seeks refuge in an internet relationship with a girl named Kristy. This relationship becomes complicated and ultimately results in Dr. Thompson being ignored by Kristy. It is in this phase of the film where DeRuve once again thrills and surprises us with his ability to construct a point of view to depict this inner-turmoil and feelings of abandonment/betrayal. The final scenes of the film are daunting and revealing. Any viewer will definitely be "taken aback" by the conclusion of this film
DeRuve's talent is his choice of shot and use of light. In only twenty minutes the viewer is very much engaged and the tension is palpable. It will be no surprise when DeRuve moves onto features that will be world-renown.
Schenectady, New York (2010)
A Brilliant Vision into Schenectady, NY
Most definitely a break-through film for Mr. DeRuve who has captured a unique essence of such a tried idea: being held captive by addictions and surroundings.
Schenectady NY delves into the life of an attractive girl, one that could potentially "make-it-big". Unfortunately her exposure to powder drugs (the details are left for the imagination) and to a lifestyle which is commonplace with Schenectady NY has left this Glam-Girl "High" and then most definitely "Dry" The movie captivates the solitude of addiction within the Human Experience and enthralls viewers to empathize with the main character.
But, ultimately it is DeRuve's insight into human nature that he leads us to realize that this act can only lead towards one end: suffering. The struggles and strife are evident and are almost surprising to the viewer; we feel uncomfortable: this is not glamorous.
Definitely a fantastic idea that should be investigated further.