I'm always disappointed when independent films are given poor ratings for simply being independent. It begs the question if people who don't understand what it takes to produce a complete film should be able to decide whether it was executed successfully or not.
Having an appreciation of how much work can go into even the most conservative projects, I can honestly say SYNAPSE was a tremendous success. Writer and lead actor Adam Simon crafted a story that cleverly redressed the idea of identity with a healthy dose of high adrenaline action not unlike TOTAL RECALL, while also shining a metaphorical spotlight on state sponsored addiction. The opioid crisis that's raging in America today, and the resultant tragedy and corruption that comes with it is laid bare in the form of "Mems" and the shady corporation "Synapse", that peddles them to the public at large.
There are moments in the story where you can tell Simon had developed a rich backstory behind the elements that make up the world of SYNAPSE that realistically can't all be developed in ninety minutes. I'm sure were it up to it's creators this would not be the only film in the SYNAPSE universe.
Simon's story was delivered successfully by the almost solitary efforts of director Kenlon Clark. It's apparent very early on that capturing action and laying it out in a way that keeps viewers riveted to their screens is in this director's DNA. It's clear that he's studied the work of action icons like Michael Bay and Robert Rodriguez. This film is benefited immensely by Clark's previous body of work and skills he's developed along the way.
Based on the quality of presentation alone I think most movie goers would be hard pressed to identify this as an independent film at all. In my opinion Kenlon Clark has the knowledge and skills to rival any of his contemporaries working in big-budget Hollywood today. He's the one who gives this independent crime thriller it's "Big Sudio" polish and shine. The result is a great movie at an unbelievable savings to us the movie loving community. We need to support these films more now than ever because it's through projects like this that the quality and unique talents of future Hollywood are discovered.
Now all they need to do is get that distribution deal to include the rest of us Canadian fans!
Having an appreciation of how much work can go into even the most conservative projects, I can honestly say SYNAPSE was a tremendous success. Writer and lead actor Adam Simon crafted a story that cleverly redressed the idea of identity with a healthy dose of high adrenaline action not unlike TOTAL RECALL, while also shining a metaphorical spotlight on state sponsored addiction. The opioid crisis that's raging in America today, and the resultant tragedy and corruption that comes with it is laid bare in the form of "Mems" and the shady corporation "Synapse", that peddles them to the public at large.
There are moments in the story where you can tell Simon had developed a rich backstory behind the elements that make up the world of SYNAPSE that realistically can't all be developed in ninety minutes. I'm sure were it up to it's creators this would not be the only film in the SYNAPSE universe.
Simon's story was delivered successfully by the almost solitary efforts of director Kenlon Clark. It's apparent very early on that capturing action and laying it out in a way that keeps viewers riveted to their screens is in this director's DNA. It's clear that he's studied the work of action icons like Michael Bay and Robert Rodriguez. This film is benefited immensely by Clark's previous body of work and skills he's developed along the way.
Based on the quality of presentation alone I think most movie goers would be hard pressed to identify this as an independent film at all. In my opinion Kenlon Clark has the knowledge and skills to rival any of his contemporaries working in big-budget Hollywood today. He's the one who gives this independent crime thriller it's "Big Sudio" polish and shine. The result is a great movie at an unbelievable savings to us the movie loving community. We need to support these films more now than ever because it's through projects like this that the quality and unique talents of future Hollywood are discovered.
Now all they need to do is get that distribution deal to include the rest of us Canadian fans!