

Personal Effects

Walter is a rising star in the NCAA wrestling world until his life is ripped apart by the brutal murder of his sister. Returning home to console his mother Gloria he seeks vengeance on the man who is accused of the crime. A chance meeting with a beautiful mature woman gives him solace to the situation. Will this unlikely pairing bloom into a romance and heal a wound the world cannot see or will the loss of his sister push him over the edge?
Filmed in British Columbia, set in Boston, this is a film about grief, coping with the violent death of loved ones, waiting for justice and the inability to communicate. Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates and Spencer Hudson gave performances that were both believable and resonant. Ashton Kutcher's portrayal was a little uneven in establishing the centre of his character, but better than I expected from him. The ending was a little unsatisfactory. I give this a 6 (fair) out of 10. [Drama]