Review of Cam (2018) by Kevin P — 28 Dec 2018

Strengths: This is a movie that doesnâ(TM)t shy away from what it is. Focusing on a porn driven webcam girl meant the film needed to be raw and showcase what that life is like. Things are uncut and graphic, but never go too far into the explicit territory. Madeline Brewer (Alice Ackerman/Lola) gives a very strong performance as the lead. She showcases the characterâ(TM)s vulnerabilities and terror at what ultimately happens. It might be the best lead performance Iâ(TM)ve seen in a horror movie this year. Sheâ(TM)s that good. The film is suspenseful and makes you truly wonder what is going on. There were moments where I was left looking at the screen in awe of what was happening. Itâ(TM)s a well-crafted film that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout.

Weaknesses: The film leaves things a bit too open ended. It feels like we never get a true answer for what was happening. For example, thereâ(TM)s a scene where the replica is camming from her home with a picture of her brother. No explanation was officially given and that lacked. Leaving us with a better understanding would have been beneficial. It also felt like some actors, mainly Jessica Parker Kennedy (Katie) and Devin Druid (Jordan Ackerman) were underutilized.

Overall: A surprisingly great movie. I wasnâ(TM)t expecting something that worked so well. Itâ(TM)s smart, stylish, suspenseful, and led by top notch work from Brewer.