THE
FARE (2018)
Starring
Gino Anthony Pesi, Brinna Kelly, voice of Jason Stuart. Directed by
D.C. Hamilton. (82 min)
ON
BLU-RAY FROM EPIC PICTURES
Review
by Fluffy the Fearlessđ˝
Harris
(Gino Anthony Pesi) is a weary cabby driving a desolate stretch of
road to pick up his last fare for the night, a young woman named
Penny (Brinna Kenny). “Like the coin,” he says jokingly. Then
after a few minutes of congenial small talk, she literally
disappears.
Initially
shaken, Harris resumes driving...on a desolate stretch of road to
pick up his last fare for the night. Once again, it’s Penny (“Like
the coin,” he jokes again). Their conversation is similar, though
there’s something slightly different about their words and
reactions. And once again, she disappears. The two relive the same
scenario over and over, remembering more details from previous
encounters (and growing closer each time). They appear to be trapped
in some kind of temporal loop from which they can’t escape.
"It's not that I mind you sitting up front, lady. I just wish you'd have let me move my lunch first." |
Playing
very much like an extended Twilight Zone episode, The Fare
is a small film with big ambitions and is clearly constructed to set
up its big payoff, which is not-so-much a twist ending as an
inevitable one, especially when it becomes obvious Harris & Penny
are not reliving the same 20 minutes. Whether or not that revelation
is worth the effort depends on the viewer’s patience. The film is
often haunting and atmospheric, with likable performances by its two
leads. However, it does grow a little repetitive during the middle
act. One can’t help but think Rod Serling could have presented the
same story in a fraction of the time.
But
while the finale may not be jawdropping, at least it isn’t a red
herring-laden suckerpunch. The Fare is visually and
conceptually interesting enough to keep most viewers engaged,
especially those who recall their middle school mythology lessons.
EXTRA
KIBBLES
FEATURETTES
- “The Look of The Fare”; “Secrets of The
Fare” (screenwriter/actor Brinna Kelly spills the beans...don’t
watch first!).
2
AUDIO COMMENTARIES - #1) Director D.C. Hamilton; #2)
Screenwriter/producer/actor Brinna Kelly
"ALTERNATE
REALITIES” - A montage of deleted/unused footage
"BEYOND
FM” - Extended talk-radio sequence.
"FLASHBACK
SCENE BREAKDOWN” - Storyboard to film comparison.
GAG
REEL
ALTERNATE
OPENING
TRAILERS
KITTY CONSENSUS:
NOT BAD. LIKE CAT CHOW.
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