Inside A Change
Inside A Change

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Inside A Change

2009
Movie
91 min
English

A young man, sentenced to six months in prison, goes home for his last day of freedom to throw a birthday party for his mother and try to bring his two brothers together - and be a family.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Cary FukunagaGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman is kidnapped and subjected to psychological torture by her captor, who is obsessed with controlling her. As she fights for survival, she must uncover the dark secrets of her abductor to find a way to escape his twisted game. The film delves into the psychological manipulation and the resilience of the human spirit under extreme duress.

Critical Reception

Inside A Change received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its bleak subject matter and pacing to be challenging. Some acknowledged the performances and the director's stylistic ambitions, but the overall consensus pointed to a film that was more disturbing than compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's intense focus on psychological torment can be overwhelming and difficult to watch.

  • While performances are noted, the narrative struggles to maintain engagement due to its grim tone.

  • The movie's bleakness and disturbing themes alienated a significant portion of viewers.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles and was an early work for director Cary Fukunaga, who would later gain significant acclaim for films like 'Beasts of No Nation' and the TV series 'True Detective'.

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