Fear of Rain

POSITIVES…

  • Right from the beginning, this film does what it can to throw you on a loop into wondering what to make of it, and that continues through the rest of the movie. 

  • Carries an air of suspense in the sense that you're constantly expecting the unexpected thing to happen. Adds to that creepy thriller factor that the movie has at times. 

  • Narrative-wise, it lays down several mysterious plot elements that should compel you enough to want to see it through until the conclusion. 

  • Madison Iseman is excellent in her role as Rain Burroughs. She makes it easy to root for her character here. She's easily the best thing about this movie. 

  • Several of the best moments of this film are the heavy scenes where Iseman gets to really shine as a dramatic actress. Bravo! 

  • Israel Broussard as Caleb, brings some nice light-heartedness to the movie and to the character of Rain herself.

  • I liked the visual and aural touches that attempt to demonstrate Rain's mindset as someone with schizophrenia.

  • While it seems like the film only really gives you a taste of what schizophrenia is, it at least demonstrates how serious mental health should be treated.

NEGATIVES…

  • Rain's got ridiculously sharp scratches. 

  • There's just that bit of predictability to the narrative that might ruin it for you. 

  • The plot conveniences and inconsistencies makes the movie a little manipulative. 

  • Tonally can be all over the place at times, like there are two different movies mashed into one here. 

  • Some parts of the story can feel a little too unbelievable for my taste.

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Fear of Rain - watched it on VIDEO ON DEMAND