Review of Uncertainty (2009) by Jake . — 18 May 2010
So, I understand that Uncertainty is a "bad" movie, but I absolutely loved it. I'm not even totally sure why, but the whole thing is intoxicating and tight. For a micro-budget film, it looks incredibly stylish.
It is incredibly realistic and there is a total lack of effects, but at the same time it is not tacky at all. Really, the whole film is realistic, making an exception for the obvious. Bobby and Kate's relationship seemed plausible and tender.
The family relations and even the "thriller" storyline carried a lot of gravity. They were pleasant, but also plausble. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lynn Collins really hold up the film. They truly become the characters they play.
Those characters are also great. They are fully rounded, they have virtues, flaws, convictions and peeves. I guess, a lot of what I loved in Uncertainty is that ultimately it is believable. It is not placed in the pleasant fantasy land of the cinema.
This is our world, and Bobby and Kate will not have a picture perfect relationship. There would be bumps in the road, but the promise of a happy ending doesn't seem far-fetched. Both stories come together to bring the realization that they have what it takes to take of each other, to raise a child, and .
.. live.
This review of Uncertainty (2009) was written by Jake . on 18 May 2010.
Uncertainty has generally received mixed reviews.
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