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Bad Hurt Movie Review

Name: Bad Hurt Movie Review
Item: Bad Hurt
Rating: 3
Author: Sonali Sharma

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Review for the film " Bad Hurt"

Runtime: 01 Hour 41 Minutes

Certificate: TBD

Released: 12-02-2015

Genre: Drama

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CAST & CREW

Karen Allen

Johnny Whitworth

Michael Harney

Richard Lampone

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Producer:

Nicholas Koskoff

Nicholas Carmona

Jamieson Stern

Theo Rossi

Emma Tillinger Koskoff

Pamela Thur

Director:

Mark Kemble

Movie Actor:

Barry Primus

Charles DelGatto

Craig Callow

Gia Longo

John Farrer

Sebastian Tillinger

Avery Cohen

Cezar Williams

Clayton Hewitson

Gary VanManen

Richard Lampone

Joanna Sanchez

Patrick McErlean

Theo Rossi

Calvin Dutton

Charles Techman

Fred Tolliver Jr

Michael Harney

JS James

Michael Callen Williams

Ashley Williams

Brian VanManen

Charles Socarides

Dorothy Lyman

Johnny Whitworth

Iris Gilad

Joseph Martin

Movie Actress:

Karen Allen

Executive Producer:

Chad A Verdi

Tom Archdeacon

Brian Arnott

Timothy Evan Jones

Patrick McErlean

Michelle Verdi

Line Producer:

Allison Niedermeier

Associate Producer:

Nicholas Ercolano

Mike Burke

MaryJane Tomasino

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Bad Hurt is a 2015 American film directed by Mark Kemble and written by Mark Kemble and Jamieson Stern. It stars Theo Rossi, Ashley Williams, Karen Allen Karen Jane Allen is an American artiste who played >> Read More... , and Johnny Whitworth. The film is based on the play Bad Hurt on Cedar Street.

Plot

On Staten Island, the Kemble family's already strained bonds snap under Christmas pressure. Truck-driving Todd juggles bills, caring for his war-scarred brother Kent and developmentally disabled sister DeeDee, while mom Elaine copes. Kent wrestles with PTSD, their dad Ed hides a war guilt secret, and a new woman stirs the pot. As hidden truths bubble up, can forgiveness mend their cracked family before everything shatters?

Star performance

Theo Rossi playing the role of Todd Kemble, delivers a nuanced performance, portraying his exhaustion, frustration, and deep love for his family with raw honesty. Karen Allen as Elaine Kemble brings tremendous empathy to the role, showcasing her unwavering love and the toll it takes on her spirit. Both characters, Rossi and Allen, deliver powerful performances that anchor the film’s emotional core.

Analysis

The movie starts slowly and steadily. It keeps unfolding like the layers of an onion, revealing many aspects like PTSD, addiction, long-kept wounds, etc. The cinematography is well-captured and keeps you glued to the screen.

When you think you have reached your peak emotional state by pre-climax, the climax comes over. The climax brings on the waterworks and a vulnerable state. The performances and background score are well justified. This film is a reminder that family bonds can be the strongest chain and the tightest noose. The movie promotes family values and a sense of hope and glimmer. Overall, this movie is an emotional rollercoaster ride.

What's There?

• Character-driven drama

• Showcase of family struggles

• Message of hope

What's Not There?

• No humours element .

Verdict

Bad Hurt is a must-watch film that emphasizes that during tough times, our family supports us, and we can overcome anything in togetherness. Hence, it portrays a beautiful message.