Look to the Light – Movie Review
Director: Christopher Manoe
Writer: Christopher Manoe (Screenplay)
Cast
- Lucy Benjamin (Eastenders)
- Mark Moraghan (Dream Team)
- Kele Le Roc
- Charlie Goddard
- Lily Blunsom-Washbrook
Plot: …Life of a wannabe celebrity influencer takes a tragic turn as he chooses fast track insta-fame over love.
Runtime: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Look to the Light starts when wannabe influencer Eddie Reynolds (Goggard) gets cast in a new season of a romance reality show. However, his girlfriend Lauren (Blunsom-Washbrook) isn’t impressed with his decision to be part on the show. To make things more complicated, Lauren discovers she is pregnant, and Eddie wants her to terminate the pregnancy.
However, Eddie’s dreams get shattered and the two are left wondering what to do next. It leads to a couple who have been on the rocks, wondering how to cope with fame giving them another option. All as we follow a year in their lives.
Verdict on Look to the Light
Look to the Light is a romantic drama following a couple whose lives are turned upside down when one gets a glimpse at fame. We follow a year in their lives, showing the ups and downs which could redefine who they are.
This movie takes us into a strange world of young love and the desperate need for fame. It shows two people who seem like they shouldn’t be together before anything happens. Once the fame gets inserted it shows for sure they shouldn’t be together, but they keep getting drawn back to each. It seems to portray Eddie as manipulative and controlling, while Lauren falls for all the same old lines despite what she has been put through. This seems to highlight a more abusive relationship, rather than a positive one. If we can find a positive in the film, it comes from the struggles sudden fame can cause to people’s mental health. It even tries to leave us with a surprise, which only ends up confusing the plot.
Where to Watch
Look to the Light is set for its UK debut on digital on 27 May, courtesy of Homesick Angel Ltd.
Final Thoughts – Look to the Light is a dangerous glimpse into an abusive relationship.