Review of Breathe In (2013) by Greg W — 16 Aug 2014

Complex emotions and deep meanings are Doremus' forte, both of which are highly prevalent in his latest film, "Breathe In", an emotionally challenging study of a family which faces its breaking point after welcoming a beautiful high school foreign exchange student into their home.

There are no clear-cut answers as the complexity of human nature is put to the test. By the end of the film, none of the characters are particularly happy, but the emotions felt by the characters as well as the audience are so raw and intense that Doremus is basically capturing lightning in bottle.

Nothing captivates me more than an intelligent director willing to make deeper connections.When you sit back and realize what each element means; Megan's jars, Lauren's swing set, the innocent game of Jenga, the true genius of Doremus shines through.

Doremus is a director of subtly and profound emotion and to be able to deliver in such a passionate way speaks volumes about the sensitivity and vision of the man pulling the strings. With "Breathe In" proving to be every bit as solid as "Like Crazy", young director Drake Doremus is two for two.