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Frank M @RT31474237 Aug 1 A tightly-paced dramatic thriller, Plight is riveting from start to finish. Writer-director MJ Alhabeeb, Jr. truly goes the distance with his heart-wrenching, compelling narrative about family ties, grief and loss, and fury and vengeance. A superb cast, led by Ada Pasternak and Matthew J. Plumb, all deliver fierce, committed performances that will live rent-free in your head long after all is said and done. The setup of the Pennsylvania-set story is that a loving father celebrates the announcement of the coming of his first grandchild, only to suffer an unimaginable tragedy. And that’s just the beginning of a pensive, dark, but fascinating and well-crafted study of characters who handle pain, guilt, and fear in their own ways. Terrell Lamont’s haunting musical score is the perfect complement to harrowing scenes of agitated emotion, horrific circumstances, and even some social commentary. And the cinematography and editing are not a huge chef’s kiss. This is one NOT to be missed. See more Bill B @Bill.Buchannon Jun 20 If you get past the first 10 minutes the film will leave you jaw dropped! See more Lexi H @LexiHenrion Jun 1 Plight hooks you by turning a standard revenge setup into something much more complex: a tense, uncomfortable crime thriller driven by desperate financial stakes and compromised moral choices. The script does excellent work establishing natural, deeply uneasy dynamics. Where the film truly shines is in its core partnership, tracking how the crushing realities of the healthcare system force a sharp, desperate pivot in its characters. The performances are unforced and authentic, carrying the emotional weight of the narrative even as the tension threatens to boil over. Rather than offering clean thematic resolutions, the movie leaves you sitting with a messy, realistic confrontation that lingers long after the credits roll. See more Tom S @TSpinolli91 May 6 Gave me Blue Ruin vibes, although somehow managed to be even darker See more Amanda P @Amanda-P93 Apr 19 Such an underrated film! Can’t believe there wasn’t more hype about this one. Brutally honest look at how far a narcissist can take things. By the end you wonder if you’ve watched two narcissists on both sides of the coin. Very layered film See more Jack P @JPaul500 Apr 16 This came on right after I finished another film and I could not stop watching. Certainly, as indie as you can tell the story is contained and nobody is really recognizable. But it wasn't short on quality or intrigue. I feel like this was the independent film version of Parasite. High marks on every front. See more Read all reviews

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