Medias Res tells the story of Dave Meeks, a down on his luck salesman (some of the best early scenes involve him selling junk from the trunk of his car, and Dave's roommate/literal partner in crime Joe. What starts as some small hustles to make ends meet ends in betrayal and blood as Dave and Joe find themselves in the middle (in medias res, look at that!) of a drug-related kidnapping. As they peel back layer and layer of this story, they spiral closer to danger and death!
The story rests on the performances of its leads - Mike Delaney (also co-writer), Joseph Mason, and Sarah Coykendall. Delaney gives an especially earnest performance as the sappy, hapless Meeks. Mason is street tough when he needs to be, but also shows considerable vulnerability. And Coykendall excels as the siren who leads Meeks further and further into the criminal underworld.
Medias Res is funny, smart, intriguing, and a compelling piece of indie cinema. The production values are top notch and there are some really creative directorial choices (a grainy, washed out freeze frame was a particular favorite). Definitely give this movie a shot!
The story rests on the performances of its leads - Mike Delaney (also co-writer), Joseph Mason, and Sarah Coykendall. Delaney gives an especially earnest performance as the sappy, hapless Meeks. Mason is street tough when he needs to be, but also shows considerable vulnerability. And Coykendall excels as the siren who leads Meeks further and further into the criminal underworld.
Medias Res is funny, smart, intriguing, and a compelling piece of indie cinema. The production values are top notch and there are some really creative directorial choices (a grainy, washed out freeze frame was a particular favorite). Definitely give this movie a shot!