Search - Suspension on DVD

Another Steven Spielberg

James W. Singleton | Scottsdale, AZ USA | 05/15/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The technical wizardry and absorbing plot development are reminiscent of early Spielberg in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. How Shaftel and Joler achieve the technical feats of suspending time and motion (even water droplets in a shower spray) defies comprehension. As well, everything else is suspended - events such as automobiles in motion and objects in midair in a room of people. Incredible. Daniel is at first compulsively intrigued by his ability to observe Sarah's activities without her knowledge simply by pressing the pause button on his videocamera. Responsible for the death of her husband, he at first feels responsible for helping her and improving her life. This becomes a fixation and Daniel becomes obsessed with his power to the extent that the viewer watches his mind become unhinged from reality - subtly and so gradually, without acknowledgment, that the effect is eerie. The viewer realizes Daniel has lost touch with reality in a sudden insight. Daniel oversteps the bounds of sanity and wants to possess Sarah. She finally comprehends what is taking place and is repulsed - with an entirely credible and terrifying conclusion. This is mature plot development combined with technical skill that defies belief - an auspicious introduction to a blossoming movie talent. I predict Hollywood will see a lot more of Shaftel and Joler."

Should be a hit

C. C. Hastings | 08/18/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This moving is GREAT! The special effects are amazing. The actor (Scott Cordes) is SOOOOOOOO creepy, he really makes the movie. Suspense, great acting, amazing special effects. Why haven't I heard more about this movie?"

Diamond in the rough

JBomb | Tallahassee, FL | 08/19/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Okay, so this is a indie film, which means their are some aspects of this film that are not what you'd expect from big-budget sci fi. For instance, the leads are great, but some of the supporting cast are clearly not professional actors and leave a lot to be desired. Also, you can see in how the special effects sequences how care was put in to minimizing an effect so that the budget wasn't blown. But given those caveats, I was blown away by this little movie. It had some great concepts, and then managed to morph into a first rate stalker film that was genuinely chilling. But more then that, I believed that any normal fellow in Daniel's position would go through these changes. Something to think about..."