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In Bloom
- Director: Chris Michael Birkmeier
- Writer: Chris Michael Birkmeier
- Producer: Chris Michael Birkmeier; Judy Birkmeier
CGiii Comment
A decent little film that could have benefited - greatly - from less edits, a major re-write and a tripod.
Solid performances from the two leads make this a rather engaging story of a dissolving love. So, plenty of talent in front of the camera.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the other side...
The retrospective narrative takes all the tension away - presumably, the 'Boystown Butcher' serial killer storyline was inserted solely for the reason of: who's going to be next!?!
Well, it's neither of the two leads...that's not a spoiler, since the beginning of the film starts 7 months after the crux of the story...a silly mechanism: knowing what happens before it happens is ludicrous.
It could have been delicious with the right ingredients - but, something was missing...quite possibly, a script editor.
Still...worth watching.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Summertime hits Chicago, igniting celebrations, events, and new friendships that make memories for every young adult. For a young Boystown couple, however, these memories seem best forgotten. Kurt and Paul, two young Boystown locals, have been together for two years. Life is vibrant, tranquil and simple as Kurt makes a living dealing pot and Paul is employed at the local grocery store. At a party one night, Kurt and Paul's relationship begins to unknowingly unravel when Kurt meets Kevin, a dashing and exciting young man. Kurt initially resists Kevin's advances, but soon gives in as he starts dealing Kevin weed. Kurt is overrun with temptation and eventually becomes self-destructive as his lustful urges get the better of him. In a fit of impulse, Kurt breaks up with Paul, sending Paul into a downward cycle of emptiness and pain.
Cast & Characters
Kyle Wigent as Kurt;
Tanner Rittenhouse as Paul;
Adam Fane as Kevin;
Jake Andrews as Eddie;
Steve Casillas as Brad;
Emma Blyth as Alison;
Cooper Johnson as Jack;
Vincent Degaetano as Justin;
Brandon Emerson as Brandon;
Robert Fortney as Serial Killer