Lovely indie feature with a lot of heart that looks like it came from a major studio. A teenager (Aidan Bristow) loses his single mother in a horrific car accident and faces living with a stern grandmother (Oscar nominee Sally Kirkland) that he has never known. A touching portrayal of two lost souls finding one another through their own darkness. Broken Roads is also a story of renewal, and of not letting one's past define one's future, as grief gives way to forging new bonds. The film boasts powerful, affecting performances; from the masterful Kirkland and appealing newcomers Bristow and Bush to the fine supporting players Watts, Marquand and Glass, each actor creates an authentic, passionately felt portrait. Director Chambers' premise is engaging and his well-written script is heartfelt and thought provoking. Beautiful cinematography gives the film high-budget texture and a first-rate score adds to the professional quality. A little film with a lot to recommend it.
Review of Broken Roads
