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Into the Ashes

Released Jul 19, 2019

1h 37m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Nick is an ex-con who's adjusting to a new job, a new wife and some semblance of normalcy in rural Alabama. When vengeful former associates track him down, he's soon forced back into the desperate and violent life that he thought he left behind.

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Brendan F

Quite literally just passed the time. To be fair, the acting was actually really good. It just lacked some energy. I wasn't invested with the characters or their struggle, like I have with other movies of this genre. Worth the $4 on YouTube.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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Barbara A

If you want to feel tortured, hopeless, depressed and feel your life is a dead end street, watch this movie. The actors are well known, but the acting is flat and the plot is predictable. You go away with nothing gained.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/24/23

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Most reviewers have got the score right. The film is moody and and ocassionally absorbing but agonizingly slow to the point where it becomes a chore to watch. It's as if the script was 45 pages long and the writer/director, Aaron Harvey, decided to stretch it out into a feature. Every scene is twice as long as it needs to be. There is very little plot and little action. When the action does arrive, in flashback, it is unexciting. Maybe the filmmakers thought they were adding meaning to scenes by keeping the camera on a hand, a flag or any object for too long. Instead they succeed in annoying the audience. This has the feel of a pretentious student film but with good actors. Who are wasted. The cameraman and editor must also share some of the blame for failing to tighten up the scenes. I will in future make a point of avoiding any movies directed by Aaron Harvey.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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John H

Maybe I missed something. Man drives a knife through another guy's hand, pinning it to the desk. Jerks the knife out and leaves. And the man behind the desk bleeds to death. Say what?

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/21

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I thought it was excellently shot, superbly acted and compelling. Yes, the plot is simplistic, but does it have to be complicated? The film offers some modern reflections on the difficulty of truly putting a criminal past behind oneself, the choices children make vs the wishes of their parents, the role of law in society, and more. Looking back on it, there is one scene that looked a bit lame, but otherwise it's a fine film. Not too different from Rust Creek or Light of My Life. They're both fairly simplistic too - there's nothing truly extraordinary about their plots, so it's not a big deal here. Every shot of Into the Ashes could stand alone as a still photograph. For me, that's one of the hallmarks of a great movie. Is it world class, meriting five stars? No. Is it worth a watch? Undoubtedly yes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Aaron Harvey

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Luke Grimes

Nick

Robert Taylor

Frank Parson

James Badge Dale

Sal Porter

Frank Grillo

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David Cade

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Richard Roeper

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...a good yarn filled with arresting visuals and solid performances.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 19, 2019

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

Into the Ashes tells a blood-soaked story of violence, betrayal, and revenge that's so familiar that if one of the actors on the screen inexplicably forgot what to say, a viewer could feed them their lines without hesitation.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 19, 2019

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

While Harvey does a fine job evoking the violent, character-driven crime pictures of the 1970s, he can't quite make "Into the Ashes" feel original enough to be vital.

Jul 19, 2019

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Dan Buffa

KSDK News (St. Louis)

Luke Grimes and Frank Grillo headline this dark and beautifully shot revenge tale, out on demand and in limited theaters. A gritty indie flick worth seeing.

Nov 10, 2020

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

There's definite potential on display. The film has a strong grasp on the tone, mood, and aesthetics, and gets good performances, especially from Frank Grillo, but as a whole, it can't overcome problems, despite the promise.

Rated: C

Jun 26, 2020

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Evan Dossey

Midwest Film Journal

Good performances and atmosphere give way to an unsatisfying climax.

Aug 2, 2019

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Synopsis

Nick is an ex-con who's adjusting to a new job, a new wife and some semblance of normalcy in rural Alabama. When vengeful former associates track him down, he's soon forced back into the desperate and violent life that he thought he left behind.

Director: Aaron Harvey
Producer: Colin Bates, Jeff Elliott, Frank Grillo, Joel Shapiro
Screenwriter: Aaron Harvey
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: The Film Community, Michael Bruce Pictures
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 19, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 19, 2019
Runtime: 1h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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