Collide movie review

MOVIE TITLE: Collide

This mystery thriller by Vertical Entertainment is not to be confused with the 2017 movie of the same name.

It’s now available on Video on Demand.

RATING: R

LENGTH: 1 hour 30 minutes

MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: C-

IN A NUTSHELL:

The movie follows a group of characters as their paths intersect over the course of an evening at a restaurant in Los Angeles.

The film was written and directed by Mukunda Michael Dewil.

THINGS I LIKED:

Jim Gaffigan! He’s an unexpected member of the cast. I love his stand-up comedy. He has been in a few movies in dramatic roles in recent years, and does a fine job in this movie, although I just want to laugh when I see him. Poor guy…he was stuck in a car for the entire movie.
Other cast members feature Ryan Phillippe, model/singer Kat Graham, Aisha Dee, Drea de Matteo, Dylan Flashner, Sky Liam Patterson, and David Cade.
Collide is the name of the restaurant but it also describes what happens in these characters’ stories.
What is the name of that cool-looking flower/plant on the restaurant table? Does anyone know?

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

It’s a little slow-moving as we wait to see what happens with each storyline.
It’s frustrating that most of the problems in the various stories are blamed on the White Man.
The CGI looked super fake.
The ending didn’t show us exactly what happened to everyone involved. We just have to assume certain things.
Some of the dialogue is heavy-handed.
The plot lines are often ridiculous.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

THEMES:

FUNNY LINES:

None. It’s a serious drama.

INTERESTING LINES:

“Blood begets blood.” – Tamira (Kat Graham)
“You get treated like an animal for so long, you start to believe you are one.” – Tamira (Kat Graham)
“The love you’re looking for takes work.” – Peter (Jim Gaffigan)