The Insurrection written and directed by Rene Perez once again delivers from this talented director.
We are introduced to Joan Schafer(Wilma Elles). She is part of the Illuminati. A society
she was part of but now wants out. Joan is what you can call the ultimate whistle blower. She wants to alert society what we are being brainwashed to believe. Joan makes this bold and truthful statement, "How we are but pawns for the powerful, the hungry masses that heartily sup upon the most potent of elixirs supplied by the small glowing screens we carry in our pocket."
Her idea of broadcasting live brings a select few to report this at a secret hideaway. She reveals all the secrets and plans that her group has executed on society. The reporters come and interview her. Some think she is nuts for putting her self in such jeopardy. By doing this she puts a target on her back and will ultimately make her a target for assassination.
Michael Pare plays ex military veteran Sergeant Major. We are introduced to him being released from prison. He is reluctant at first and puzzled why Joan bails him out of prison. His main duty is to keep her alive. So while he is outside taking down one assassinator after another she is doing live broadcasts with the reporters inside. Each report draws more and more attempts on her life.
Sergeant Majors skillfully takes down one person after another. He is the ultimate killing machine and does so with such ease. He has no fear and has his own demons eating him alive. His military life was priority over his own family which he pretty much
Deserted.
Finally there is to much for him to handle and they are surrounding the hideaway and closing in on her. Will she have had enough time and broadcasts to reveal them or will they assassinate her and Silence her.
Joan's loyal friends played by Rebecca Tarabocchia and Joseph Camilleri round out the main characters who do a great job keeping her safe and being loyal to her and her cause.
The movie takes two genres action and political conspiracy. It really melds them together flawlessly and turns out a great concept. This formula never bores the viewers but has you really listening to the well written script. A script that reflects and covers events in today's society with a bold approach that does not shy away from its statements.
Michael Pare proves he can still play lead in a well cast part for him. He doesn't just play a no brain Bodyguard, but a full rounded well developed character you really feel for.
Rene Perez really has a story here that surprised me. I was expected a shoot them
Up and possible romance between Sergeant And Joan. Which would be typical in this type of movie. But no all the topics covered in her interviews hit home. Our freedom
and what makes us Americans are at stake here.
Technically the movie is visually entertaining. Rene is unique with his style and really puts you in the action. The camera work here is well thought out and really enjoyable. I really liked the POV of the shooting scenes. I almost felt like I was in a video game.
The hideaway house is well used inside out. The feeling of seclusion is done well and really used to the fullest. The outdoor scenes with the would be assassins are really fun and had me tensing up a few Times.
Everyone from cast to crew did a great job. I really look forward to a re-teaming of Pare and Perez in the future. There is food chemistry and they seem to both work of each other's talents and make a great presentation.
Review of The Insurrection
