Wasteland is a 2013 British drama movie directed by Rowan Athale, starring Shameer Seepersand, Jessica Messenger, Mark Drake, and other talented actors. The movie follows the life of Adam, a young man who is released from prison after serving a sentence for a crime he did not commit. Once free, he embarks on a mission to find and confront the person who framed him and to clear his name.
The story takes place in a small town in northern England, where Adam grew up with his three best friends. After being released from prison, Adam reunites with his friends and shares his plan with them. They are skeptical at first, but ultimately decide to help Adam in his quest. Together, they embark on a journey to collect evidence to prove Adam's innocence, with each of them playing an important role in the investigation.
However, as they dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of lies, deceit and betrayal, which takes the plot into an unexpected direction. The story twists and turns as the group gets closer to the truth, with each revelation bringing them closer to danger.
One of the strongest aspects of the movie is its character development. The movie spends considerable time showing the relationships between Adam and his friends, and exploring their personalities and motivations. Each character is well-defined, with their own strengths and weaknesses, and the audience invests deeply in their struggles and triumphs. This character development adds depth and complexity to the plot, making it a much richer experience than a simple revenge story.
Another strong aspect of the movie is its direction and cinematography. The director takes great care in showing the town and its residents, creating a sense of place that is both authentic and evocative. The camera work is excellent, with some truly beautiful shots that add to the emotional weight of the story.
In terms of performances, Shameer Seepersand is outstanding as Adam. He conveys the character's sense of injustice, anger and determination with nuance and subtlety. Jessica Messenger, who plays Adam's former girlfriend, delivers an emotionally charged performance that adds depth to the story. Mark Drake and the other supporting cast members turn in equally strong performances.
Overall, Wasteland is a gripping and emotionally involving movie that delivers an engrossing story with complex characters, a compelling plot and excellent direction. It will appeal to fans of crime dramas, revenge stories and films that showcase the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
Wasteland is a 2015 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.3.
