Among The Beasts Review: Tory Kittles Elevates Action Thriller
© Provided by MovieWebA guilty war veteran suffering from PTSD teams up with a drug dealer's daughter to find the kidnapped girls. It oscillates between a serious animal drama , a mechanical thriller, and a fairly understandable mystery. Star Torrey Kittles did a great job playing the script. Pack an evil charm and hit like a loser. The protagonist's very serious face adds critical weight. Among the animals, the film suffers from an imbalance. Many scenes are very dark and foggy. The pieces don't fit together, but Kittles will keep you busy.
Paul (Kittals), aka a Marine, sends 12-year-old Kayla (Mia Mae Williamson) to the vet. He was worried that his beloved dog was sick. Kayla's father, Bobby, was killed in action on her orders. LT promised to take care of her and Bobby's family. LT is depressed after meeting people from his old unit. Veterans unite to overcome the horrors they have experienced.
Kayla has disappeared
LT ran to the police station to meet Kayla's mother and aunt. His wallet was found on the street in front of the bar. The police think he ran away. LT promises to find her. A year later, Kayla is still missing. L.T. fell into alcoholism and drug addiction. He lost the will to live.
LT is visited by Lola (Libe Barer) and her bodyguard (Sarunas J. Jackson). Lola is the daughter of an imprisoned drug lord. Recently, her thirteen-year-old cousin was kidnapped. Lola must find him without the police. LT puzzles over Lola with a new lead. Could this be related to Kayla's disappearance? He decides to find the criminal at any cost. They uncover a conspiracy with unexpected connections.
broken man
Between animals, the pitch changes dramatically between rounds. The first part is about how LT tries to do the right thing. Bobby's death haunts him. LT led his men on the battlefield and at the front. When he succumbed to his inner demons, they lifted him off the floor. The inability to find Kayla made him a broken man. Twice he disappointed his best friend. LT's life no longer has a purpose. Kittles sells despair and disappointment.
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Lola's introduction turns the film into a version of Taken . Good character development is replaced by procedural actions. Partners meet strange people before finding their target. Who knew that LT was serious about the matter and would resort to cruel punishments to get answers. You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to catch this criminal. Actor-director/writer Matthew Newton ( Under the Belly , Out of Nowhere ) is to beef up the material. It is easy enough to guess the planer behind the curtain. So the ending is unexpected. But it's not hard to find scraps to get there.
Get out of the dark
Among the animals there is a LT emerging from the darkness. This hinders thematic development. Parts of the film are boring and lack clarity. Normally this would be a fatal blow. Kittle's powerful performance draws you in for unexpected results. I'm ready for more missions with LT.
Animals include production by Cubby House Pictures and Cavalry Independent. On February 10, Gravitas Ventures will release a video-on-demand and limited theatrical release.
