Paradox Effect – Movie Review
Director: Scott Weintrob
Writer: Samuel Bartlett, Ferdinando Deel’Omo, Adnrea Iervolino (Screenplay)
Cast
- Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace)
- Harvey Keitel (From Dusk Till Dawn)
- Oliver Trevena (Plane)
- Alice Astons
- Meredith Mickelson
Plot: An ex junkie witnesses a murder. She is forced to cooperate with the killer to save her daughter’s life. She must fight time, the police and criminal underworld to save the only person who means something to her.
Runtime: 1 Hour 27 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Paradox Effect starts when former junkie Karina (Kurylenko) finds herself hunted by a killer Covek (Trevena). However, he gets injured and holds her hostage to fix him. Covek demands Karina to follow his instructions until she learns who he is working for, Silvio (Keitel).
Karina finds herself dealing with wanting to stay alive and wanting to get to her visiting daughter Lucy (Astons). It brings out a darker side in her, one who is prepared to fight back against the criminal underworld.
Verdict on Paradox Effect
Paradox Effect is an action thriller following a former junkie forced to return to the drug world after becoming a hostage. She is forced to follow her instructions to save her daughter and escape what the boss wants from him.
This movie brings us an unlikely couple needing to work together to deal with a criminal boss. However, it seems to focus more on pulling the innocent member into the battle, rather than both having the motivation to go after the criminal. It makes things feel awkward at times, despite things smoothing off in the final act. The movie struggles to get there, with everything feeling more forced than simpler progression.
Where to Watch
COMING TO DIGITAL + CABLE VOD ON SEPTEMBER 24TH
Final Thoughts –Paradox Effect is a typical late-night action movie.
