Innocent
Based on a true incident, Innocent is the compelling tale of five disparate lives that become inextricably entangled one cold Chicago morning. Told in real-time, Helix is America's first action crime drama ever to be shoot in one continuous take without any edits. Ashley, a beautiful young woman is abducted by two desperate urban youths. A street dweller, witnessing the dramatic events, is torn between becoming involved and remaining silent. Completing the cast of characters is a corrupt cop who too late realizes the devastating implications of his self-serving motives. The non-stop thriller, designed to be both gripping and thought-provoking, taps the themes of individual choice, courage, survival, loss of innocence and redemption.
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Plot Summary
A married couple, struggling with the loss of their child, takes in a young boy who claims to be an angel sent to help them heal. As their hope is restored, they begin to notice strange occurrences and question the boy's true nature. The couple's desperation leads them down a path of psychological manipulation, blurring the lines between divine intervention and sinister intent.
Critical Reception
Innocent received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances, particularly Laura San Giacomo's, and the film's suspenseful atmosphere. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable or too reliant on its central mystery, leading to a somewhat uneven narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- Praises for Laura San Giacomo's intense performance.
- Commended for building a suspenseful and unsettling atmosphere.
- Some found the plot to be somewhat derivative or predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Innocent (2009) is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Despite its thriller elements, "Innocent" is sometimes classified as a drama due to its focus on grief and family dynamics.
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