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Summary
While not good enough to be an above-TV or DTV level release, this film moves along fast and isn’t offensive in it’s content. Had it recast some of the performers and cut out the CGI effects, it would have a few less junky moments.
Plot: Apathy is in the air. Crime rates have reached an all-time high. And two detectives are on the trail of a killer.
Review: Streets of Harvest follows two detective partners (Paul Jairus, Joshua Briscoe) trying to apprehend a killer when a girl goes missing. Meanwhile after being verbally blasted by their superiors, they lead a task force into taking down head gangster B-Smooth (Michael W. Green) and his main drug supplier (director/writer/producer Fred Keel) after a bloody exchange. Can the detectives do their job while also restoring their faith in the Lord?
This action-crime-faith film works for fans of all those genres but only if you can get past some dodgy CGI, overacting (some which was intentional, some totally unintentional) and just want some indie that’s somewhat different. Overall the film, while flawed by budget constraints and some silly actors having too much fun with their roles, still remains edgy, easy to follow and intriguing to watch. It’s professionally shot, with some Se7en-inspired outdoor suspense shots and some effective Heat-type shoot-outs. The religious segments aren’t overlong nor do they seem too preachy; they’re the right mix (and I have seen so many awful Christian action films).
So while not good enough to be an above-TV or DTV level release, this film moves along fast and isn’t offensive in it’s content. Had it recast some of the performers and cut out the CGI effects, it would have a few less junky moments. Overall, a harmless fun flick which even has an amusing end credits blooper reel which you can watch here:
