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Burning Shadow

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
325
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Burning Shadow (2018)
Drama

Charlie, a down-on-his-luck loner obsessed with a Russian stripper, crosses paths with a blind homeless man who is his exact double. Perplexed and intrigued by the discovery, Charlie invites... Read allCharlie, a down-on-his-luck loner obsessed with a Russian stripper, crosses paths with a blind homeless man who is his exact double. Perplexed and intrigued by the discovery, Charlie invites the man into his life.Charlie, a down-on-his-luck loner obsessed with a Russian stripper, crosses paths with a blind homeless man who is his exact double. Perplexed and intrigued by the discovery, Charlie invites the man into his life.

  • Director
    • Alexandre Nahon
  • Writers
    • Alexandre Nahon
    • Brian Swinehart
  • Stars
    • Matthew Dennis Lewis
    • Roxane Mesquida
    • Russell Dennis Lewis
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    325
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alexandre Nahon
    • Writers
      • Alexandre Nahon
      • Brian Swinehart
    • Stars
      • Matthew Dennis Lewis
      • Roxane Mesquida
      • Russell Dennis Lewis
    • 8User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Matthew Dennis Lewis
    Matthew Dennis Lewis
    • Charlie
    Roxane Mesquida
    Roxane Mesquida
    • Summer
    Russell Dennis Lewis
    Russell Dennis Lewis
    • Big Joe
    Roger Guenveur Smith
    Roger Guenveur Smith
    • Mr. Jones
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Ronald
    Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy
    • Mrs. Looper
    Sal Landi
    Sal Landi
    • Stanley
    Charlie Wadhams
    • Mickey
    Christopher Callen
    • Mrs. Rattisburg
    Stevie Guttman
    Stevie Guttman
    • The Dealer
    Jon Huck
    Jon Huck
    • Homeless Aggressor
    Robert Aceves
    Robert Aceves
    • Diner's cook
    Manuel Aceves
    • Local
    Jerry August
    • Local
    Jerry August
    • Local
    Sarah Chapman
    • Local
    Aaron K. Coady
    • Local
    Jennifer Fernandez
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    • Director
      • Alexandre Nahon
    • Writers
      • Alexandre Nahon
      • Brian Swinehart
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    1aceofspades-08316

    Total Rubbish. The film should have been the thing Burning

    Bad script, awful acting, better than counting sheep, pointless waste of time making. That's just the positive's.

    The film could have been so much more if the script was good, the actors could act, was made to stop people falling asleep, and had a point to being made. Damn that's negative's.

    See if the review was a waste of time writing, or was it.
    6tkaine3

    A some what good indie film using a light budget conveys a heavy message

    This film may have a few too many moments of monotony or unimaginative scenarios as it unfolds following the lead character Charlie, But it's pretty obvious that was the intention giving you scenes reminiscent of an episode of the twilight zone.

    A shy young army veteran who is now working as a waiter becomes overly obsessed with a prostitute, But when he meets a bar tender who offers him a once in a lifetime chance to change his luck, Charlie implements a plan that may have grave consequences.

    The acting isn't spectacular but it's satisfying for the mildly dark mood of this film. It doesn't drag on too much although at times felt a little tedious and it could of been more character development but all in all the message at the end of the film which is simply stated carrys a lot of weight and makes this film worth watching.

    I give it a 6 which means Ok and worth a watch. The amount of relevant characters in this film you can count on one hand but that doesn't impede on the entertainment value And that's an accomplishment in itself.
    3seandiamondryan

    Yawn.

    Not sure the point. The lesson? If there isn't one why bother making this bad movie? Pointless plot.
    10sebmicke

    Transported to an other dimension!!!

    Dimension refers to universes that are "next" to our own, which require magic or high-end technology to travel to and from. This movie made me travel through the director's mind... If you expect to feel something unexpected... Just watch it and give a chance to a small budget movie. Congratulation to that director who definitely challenged the word of blockbuster. I love good story telling. That's a good one guys!!!! We talk about art!
    8maqcelestesat

    It's a good movie

    The message is everything in this movie. For those who see beyond ...

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      I Quit, You're Fire
      Written and Performed by Charlie Wadhams

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sombra Ardente
    • Production companies
      • Tempe Productions
      • Distinctive Entertainment
      • Nightcall Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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