PopHorror Let's Get Scared
I just watched the drama, Brave the Dark, the latest release from Angel Films. Based on a true story, it all starts off with a look at a teenager who we find out has problems and trauma of his own. This is his story.
Check out the trailer below, then read on for my thoughts.
Synopsis
When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Mr. Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets that are slowly tearing Nate apart.What started as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Mr. Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.
My Thoughts
Here are my thoughts about this film. I really liked it. It’s a heartwarming film that teaches us a valuable lesson: you don’t always know what a person is going though, so let’s be patient and nice to everyone. It definitely tugs at your heart strings. It conveys a good story and shows how if only one person reaches out and helps another person, it can make an impact.
What I didn’t like about the film was that there were spots where I couldn’t hear what the person was saying for the most part, depending on the scene. Seeing it in a theater should help with the audio. I also didn’t like all the violence, but I understood the dynamic of it all, and that made me appreciate it more.
Final Thoughts
If you like films that are based on true stories, mixed with drama and heartfelt moments, then this is the movie for you. I will give a trigger warning this is not for faint of heart, but it will spark a good discussion with your teens.
Brave the Dark is playing exclusively in theaters as of Friday January 24th
