Runoff (2015)

Very best movie i ever watch

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Gorgeously shot with evocative performances from actors Joanne Kelly and Neal Huff. Levin is definitely a director to watch. I was not expecting the climatic final scenes either and shocked as well as moved by the moral questions raised. Kelly's character takes actions that I would not think I'd do but her performance and Levin's strong script make you rethink how much you're willing to compromise for the ones you love as well as how your decisions affect those around you. I would absolutely see it again and recommend to anyone who can to catch this film in theaters as it definitely is made for the big screen! What a remarkable accomplishment! Look forward to seeing more of Levin's work as well as actor, Neal Huff, who'd I'd not heard of before this but gives a stoic and gutting performance.

One of the most compelling films I've seen this year, Runoff is a beautifully constructed narrative that tackles relevant and pressing issues surrounding our food industry. Rare to see a dramatic narrative, with such gorgeous cinematography and multi-dimensional performances, address ecological questions that are usually left to documentary filmmaking. Runoff doesn't push you to feel one thing or another, but gently guides the viewer on a captivating, haunting journey alongside the characters. The editing and sound design are particularly striking, and in combination with the cinematography, set design & unique color palette throughout, Runoff has a distinctive and unforgettable feel.Intelligent filmmaking at it's finest, Runoff is a must see!

I think I was expecting something preachy, something heavy handed. But instead Kimberly Levin succeeded in doing something that's very difficult to pull off: she wrote and directed an incredibly engaging story that MIGHT have an agenda, but instead entices the viewer to ask questions not only of the motivations of the characters, but of themselves. There wasn't a moment in which I felt bullied into a point of view. It's provocative in the best way possible. I loved this movie so much I watched it twice. The cinematography was beautiful and the acting heart felt and honest. The mother's choices were complex, and portrayed very convincingly by Joanne Kelly. I wanted to hug the children, who also did a great acting job. It left me wanting to know more about them and watch to see what kind of people they would grow into. Well done!

Runoff will make you laugh, make you cry, re-examine your moral fiber and take you on a thrilling journey of how family values create deep introspection. This family faces everyday problems just as any family does and tries to solve each members problems with a positive outcome, even though it may be unrealistic. The warmth of tones and colors of the landscape plus the nature sounds of the film encompass you and take you to reside with the family in the countryside. You will engage and relate to the difficult choices and decisions this family must make to try and move forward with their lives. The director and cast make this well written drama a cinema must see.