Catalyst – Movie Review
First Reaction – Catalyst is a wonderful spin on a thriller.
Where to Watch
Catalyst Hits streaming platforms on 11th February!
Director: Christopher Folkens
Writer: David Bianchi, Christopher Folkens, Enrico Natale (Screenplay)
Cast
- Melanie Liburd (Bad Boys Ride or Die)
- Noel Gugliemi (Fast and the Furious)
- Patrick Kilpatrick (Minority Report)
- Tawana Barnett (Women of Wrestling)
- Michael Roark (Dolphin Tale)
Plot: Seven men are abducted and held by mysterious masked captors. As the mystery behind their captivity unfolds, they must decide their path: choose one of them to die, or take the leap of faith there may be another way out to save them all.
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Catalyst starts when Alek O’Connor (Roark) murders an abusive priest. He gets abducted along with seven other men and locked into a twisted game. They must learn who they are and why they got selected as they search for the ‘parasite’ among them.
As the men try to uncover their secrets, they face other problems and question their realities. However, the truth still haunts them and the battle for survival takes over.
Verdict on Catalyst
Recap
The movie follows seven men who are captured by a mysterious group. They are forced to learn about each other and why they have been selected. However, the bigger questions leave them shocked by why they have been selected.
Best Parts
The movie presents something that could be violent but makes the better decision to give us a discussion based story. It is about understanding people have different problems in life and taking time to understand them could bring something better in life. This is helped by the strong performances that help carry the story and drama behind their stories.
Worst Parts
While it is a nice, restrained concept, most of the stories feel generic and lack that spark which make them feel original or outside the box.
Final Thoughts – Catalyst is an edge of the seat thriller.
