DON'T LET GO (2019) Movie Review
The film focuses on a detective named Jack Radcliff, who receives a call from his niece Ashley … which is strange because Ashley was recently murdered. Together, the duo work across time and race to solve her murder before it happens.
Studio:
Briarcliff Entertainment
Release date:
August 30, 2019
Director:
Jacob Aaron Estes
MPAA Rating:
R
Screenwriter:
Jacob Aaron Estes
Starring:
David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Byron Mann, Mykelti Williamson, Alfred Molina, Brian Tyree Henry
Genre:
Thriller, Horror, Mystery
REVIEW by Cara
Matthew 18:10 - “Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father." (Jesus Christ, NLT)
What would you do with the chance to save the ones you loves from certain death?
A grieving uncle must struggle with a murder case where he is emotionally compromised and faces suspicion. His brother, sister-in-law, and favorite niece Ashley are all murdered in their own home. Like all intriguing murder cases, not everything is as it appears. In light of his brother's mental illness and history of drug abuse, Detective Jack Radcliff must determine who is innocent and who is guilty.
More importantly, he prays for the chance to undo the murders, so his family may live. How far would he go to save them? Even at risk of incriminating a brother in blue or risk his destruction.
God grants him that opportunity by providing a method of communication between his living niece two weeks prior and his present self. The communication begins as an escape from his grief. He embraces the chance to tell her everything he wants to tell her. Then, he realizes he has the chance to change their fate. He becomes obsessed with saving Ashley's life. She is the only person who can help him solve her murder before it happens.
They cannot see each other in person, nor can they see what the other sees. They help each other through verbal communication only. He must ask many questions, but he cannot explain the reason. It is an agreement that relies on absolute trust. Worst of all, he cannot intervene in the attempt of her murder as much as he wants. He must be her savior in a limited way.
Even sacrifice himself. Her salvation would wipe his reality from existence. He would change. His relationship with her would change. His career would change. Jack loses everything to save his niece. A man with nothing to lose is a dangerous animal. Every bridge he burns brings him closer to solving the mystery.
Will it be enough? Does he save the innocent one he loves?
