Pendulum

Rating:
Summary: Pleasant Surprise
Review: "Pendulum" is a pleasant surprise. For a lower budgeted movie, it holds our attention. The sense of style created by James Deck carries the picture a long way. The main character is Amanda Reeve played by Rachel Hunter. To prove she's not just another pretty face, she takes a lamp in the face in the first few minutes and carries a big scab on her cheek for the remainder of the film. Particularly compared to the two women who play gorgeous law student lesbians, Hunter remains without much makeup, playing it real. James Russo the Senate candidate is a curious mix, partly power hungry politico and also seemingly a man wanting to make a difference. The interface with Matt Battaglia as Hunter's former lover D.A. Cobb brings us to the conclusion that the world is not black and white, good or evil, but a mix and blend, which is an extremely profound and realistic portrayal for a small-budget feature to make. The supporting cast is strong from the sex hungry professor to the library student to the law student slasher. The actress who plays the other cop Stephanie apparently passed away in real life and is remembered in the credits; she was also very real. The DVD doesn't offer a lot of bonus material, but is adequate. This film is an unexpected gem, perhaps a bit slow moving, but thoughtfully slow. As a detective suspense film, this one's very good. Enjoy!

Rating:
Summary: Pleasant Surprise
Review: "Pendulum" is a pleasant surprise. For a lower budgeted movie, it holds our attention. The sense of style created by James Deck carries the picture a long way. The main character is Amanda Reeve played by Rachel Hunter. To prove she's not just another pretty face, she takes a lamp in the face in the first few minutes and carries a big scab on her cheek for the remainder of the film. Particularly compared to the two women who play gorgeous law student lesbians, Hunter remains without much makeup, playing it real. James Russo the Senate candidate is a curious mix, partly power hungry politico and also seemingly a man wanting to make a difference. The interface with Matt Battaglia as Hunter's former lover D.A. Cobb brings us to the conclusion that the world is not black and white, good or evil, but a mix and blend, which is an extremely profound and realistic portrayal for a small-budget feature to make. The supporting cast is strong from the sex hungry professor to the library student to the law student slasher. The actress who plays the other cop Stephanie apparently passed away in real life and is remembered in the credits; she was also very real. The DVD doesn't offer a lot of bonus material, but is adequate. This film is an unexpected gem, perhaps a bit slow moving, but thoughtfully slow. As a detective suspense film, this one's very good. Enjoy!

Rating:
Summary: Excellent on the Edge Thriller
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this suspenseful movie! It was well directed and Rachel Hunter is wonderful in this movie. Great twists and turns.

Rating:
Summary: Great Thriller!
Review: This movie is a great "edge of your seat" suspense thriller. It keeps you guessing around every corner who is behind the mysterious and violent murders. But it goes much deeper than that and explores the many forms that "power" is exercised... from a woman's beauty to a man's political position to a police detective's badge to a killer's knife.

Once you start watching, you won't be able to stop until you know the truth. The question is "can you handle the truth!"

Rating:
Summary: Pendulum
Review: This movie is well directed, which makes up for a weak story line and forced plot points. Nonetheless it holds your attention. I've seen James Russo in other films but have never seen him in this type of role. He shows a sophisticated side that he should show more often. Rachel Hunter also displays the fact that she is not just pretty face. for a B-movie - All in all this is a job well done.