Paradoxically,Reckoning Dayis more artful in the latter, but is more entertaining in the former.
Voices are muffled, for one thing, meaning that the proceeds lose any sense of context or direction.
The talky bits are no less confusing, but are often packed with quirky humour both intentional and unintentional.
It is unabashedly teenage stuff obsessed with guns, drugs and intrigue but theres a bright-eyed inventiveness throughout.
That said, its probably best to enjoyReckoning Dayas a terrible-but-sometimes-entertaining piece of cinematic junk food.
Film:
Reckoning Day isreleasedon September 14, 2009.
Rating:
2 out of 5
