Blindfire is an interesting thriller, putting up plenty of questions
Director: Michael Nell
Writer: Michael Nell (Screenplay)
Starring: Brian Geraghty, Sharon Leal, Bethany Joy Lenz, Jim Beaver, Edwina Findley, Chike Okonkwo, Wayne Brady
Plot: Lives are left in pieces after a white cop responds to a hostage call and kills the Black suspect, only to learn he may have been set up; facing trial, he must find the person responsible while examining his own accountability.
Runtime: 1 Hour 23 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Blindfire starts when officers Will Bishop (Geraghty) and Nika Wilkins (Leal) respond to a distress call. Leading to Will shooting and killing the suspect, only for the case to take a dramatic turn.
As the story unfolds, Will faces a trial about the shooting. Leading him to investigate the call that led the officers to the apartment. Learning the shocking truth about what he has done.
Thoughts on Blindfire
Blindfire is a crime thriller that will bring an interesting spin on the police shooting idea in stories. This works very well because the police will face dealing with a potential threat to a minor. Leading them to enter because they believe a life is in danger, while offering up the surprise learning everything from the other direction.
The story will leave you wondering about how this whole case should have been handled, because once the truth comes out, it seems to take a turn that doesn’t make sense with who is responsible for the crime. The performances will show the pain this incident will cause on everything side, because it will have consequences on the family who lost a loved one and the cop because of the guilt he is left with. This is one of those films that will get you thinking more about the bigger picture of the incident involved.
