BRUT FORCE Review: Domestic Terror Brings Conflict, Conspiracy And Violent Consequence In Eve Symington’s New Movie
Good noir thrillers always pack some really great punches. I have to say though, Brut Force takes you right in the gut in one of the film’s opening shots, proceeded by some solid writing and characterization in Eve Symington’s feature debut. That particular shot is of a grisly nature, indicative of a string of incidents that’s been plaguing the residential community of migrant workers in the small town of Santa Lucia in wine country. After receiving a phone call from Marcos (Julian Daniel Silva), newly fired magazine journalist Sloane (Lelia Symington) ventures out to investigate, reconvening with old friends and loved ones, including stepfather and vineyard owner, Arthur (Sidney Symington). The incendiaries continue, and with them, Sloane’s steady inquiry, enveloping her even deeper into danger just as Arthur’s employee, Dulce (Vico Escorcia), suddenly disappears. When a man named Tico (Tyler Posey) emerges looking for Dulce, Sloane finds her measured resolve […]
