Run the Tide (2016)

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When their drug abusing mother is released from prison determined to rebuild their family, Rey kidnaps his younger brother Oliver and escapes their desert home for the California coast.

Film Overview
"Run the Tide" is an American drama, launched in 2016, and directed by Soham Mehta. The movie showcases the story of a small-town guy, Rey, played by Taylor Lautner. Rey compromises his chance at individual prosperity to protect his more youthful sibling, Oliver, from their drug-addicted mother, Lola (Constance Zimmer).

Plot
The narrative is embeded in California, where Rey and Oliver live a quiet life following their parents' divorce. The kids are left to their daddy's care after their mom is imprisoned for drug abuse. After their daddy dies, Rey took on the responsibility of looking after his younger sibling.

In the film, Lola is released from prison and means to restore their fractured household. Rey, fearing for Oliver's safety, chooses to leave with him to the California coast to safeguard him from their mother's damaging routines.

Lola tracks them down with the help of her ex-husband Bo, portrayed by Kenny Johnson, who is Rey's stepfather and Oliver's biological dad. The road trip to escape their previous gives way to soul-searching choices and the discovery of reduced sensations and disputes.

Character Development
Taylor Lautner, when primarily understood for his function in the "Twilight" series, provides an excellent efficiency as Rey. He convincingly records the complexity and the peaceful desperation of a young man forced into adult obligations way too soon, presenting a fully grown and mentally intimate efficiency.

Moreover, Constance Zimmer's portrayal of the mentally harmful Lola offers the movie a darker tone. The anxious tension in between Zimmer and Lautner showcases the extreme drama of a dysfunctional family and the battle to leave a hazardous past.

Movie's Execution and Reception
The movie is wonderfully shot, especially catching the scenic charm of the California coast. The well-paced story filled with psychological intensity keeps audiences grasped through the story, feeling sorry for the characters and their issues.

"Run the Tide" earned blended actions from critics upon its release. While some critics lauded the engaging efficiencies and powerful story, others felt that the narrative tended to be predictable. Nevertheless, the emotionally resonant performances from the main cast were all acclaimed.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Run the Tide" is a remarkable story that effectively depicts the complexities of familial relationships and personal sacrifices. Though it has its share of foreseeable minutes, the film stands out for the strong efficiencies of its lead actors, the psychological depth of its story, and its excellent cinematography.

Top Cast

  • Taylor Lautner (small)
    Taylor Lautner
    Reymund Hightower
  • Nico Christou (small)
    Nico Christou
    Oliver
  • Kenny Johnson (small)
    Kenny Johnson
    Bo
  • Constance Zimmer (small)
    Constance Zimmer
    Lola
  • Johanna Braddy (small)
    Johanna Braddy
    Michelle
  • Rajiv Shah
    Buster
  • Nichelle Hines (small)
    Nichelle Hines
    Secretary
  • David Barrera (small)
    David Barrera
    TJ
  • Derek Krantz (small)
    Derek Krantz
    Michael
  • Austin Michael Coleman (small)
    Austin Michael Coleman
    Umpire
  • Romi Dias (small)
    Romi Dias
    Angela