The subject matter of The Chain is difficult and disturbing. But, in the present era it is a story that must be told. The film deals with this through intelligent writing that is, on the whole, excellently delivered by the cast of mostly unknown actors. The story is gripping, with a number of twists and turns helping to build the tension. Well-timed dark humour provides welcome relief from some of the more challenging scenes - though the film is careful never to stray into anything gratuitous.
The low budget nature of this feature is apparent in some scenes and the viewer should not expect anything overly finessed. However, this debut delivered over and above my expectations and rewards the viewer with an enthralling experience.
The low budget nature of this feature is apparent in some scenes and the viewer should not expect anything overly finessed. However, this debut delivered over and above my expectations and rewards the viewer with an enthralling experience.