Rhys Wakefield

Lesley Ann Warren

Sarah Clarke

Fabianne Therese

Danielle Campbell

Nathan Keyes

Jack Plotnick

Scott Beehner

David Schneider

Mark Bramhall

Eric Henry

Darren Dupree Washington

Tom Sean Foley

Brent Alan Henry

Gino Montesinos

Deyo Forteza

Andrew Clark

Robert Logevall

Abram Makowka

Jordan Bass

Lauren Bass

Carlo Jelavic

Drama

Crime

American Pets

United States of America

"The Grand  Son" has a very nouveau riche decadence, "after the light begins to die" feeling that is as captivating as it is addictive to watch. The story is well written, filled with tortured souls, devoid of empathy, and stained Americana. The characters are 'Fargo-esque, in their "not quite right behind the eyes" personas , and social impropriety. Almost avant garde.

The acting is top notch with a great cast of talent. Rhys is perfectly suited as the male lead , with equal props going to all the cast. I wish Danielle Campbell would have had a stronger presence, but other than that everything about the acting was great.

The cinematography style and choices taken, frame this modern Gothic tale strikingly. As if channeling Ryan Murphy will doing a tribute film to "Cruel Intentions". It is a slow burn drama with psychological edges. The only downside was the low tone and casual pace didn't really allow for any suspense. So the thrill is limited to the drama and downward spiral of Wakefield's character as the situation spins out of control. Still "The Grand Son" is well worth the watch- just not for the guts and gory crowd.

English

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