Member review

My feral heart is an indie film, by Jane gull with a low budget, giving me no real expectations as i hadn't heard of her previously and the plot was unusual and therefore unfamiliar. previous indie/indie-wood films involve a lot of emotion, in the place of the special effects of the Hollywood scene, meaning the actors would have to make the story.

i thought the main character,Luke, was played extremely well by Stephen Brandon, and gave areal insight into a person with disabilities mind. the film tastefully showed him overcoming difficulties in his life and striving not only for independence, but to help others. The audience form a connection with Luke, and however may not be able to relate to him in the physical sense, grow empathy for him and hope for his happiness. the other characters such as Eve, played by Shauna swash, also have a likeability factor to them, and showing the details of her job in the care home really gives the audience an insight into the lives of carers and disabled people. Eves relationship with Luke grows and she begins to be his first point of help and trusts her. Luke is also befriended by Pete, played by will rascal. Pete is crucial in showing Luke as a person, as he is not his carer, and doesn't privilege him in the way society would. Luke and Pete form an unlikely friendship which is heartwarming to watch.

The real life setting, with the real care home and the country moors, helped create the indie haze found in most films, and helped withy the aspect of realism, helping the audience relate. There was several shots of the countryside, which really helped set the scene, and hold the narrative still for a moment, giving the readers mind and emotions the chance to catch up and register.

the only negative about the film, was the ending, and although intended, left many unanswered questions. Jane gull ended the film at the point it did as she said there would have been to many possible outcomes, each with their own story needed. this is understandable, however, left the audience confused rather than intrigued, and also perhaps frustrated. we as the audience spent the duration of the film gaining opinions and connections towards the characters and became involved in their lives, only to be left in the dark at the end of the film in a much to be desired cliffhanger.

overall, i think the film was performed incredibly well, the matters at hand were managed tastefully, however still having impact. The real life disabled actors being hired heightened the effectiveness of the film, and had a gripping story line. its only let down was the sudden ending, which perhaps, could be resolved with a sequel?