Big Sky (2015)

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Hazel suffers from a crippling case of agoraphobia - so much so that it causes a rift between her and her mother, Dee. They agree that Hazel will go to a treatment facility to help her deal with her fear, transported by a driver and specialty van from the facility. But when two masked gunmen attack them on the desert road, Hazel has to battle her fears so she and her mother can survive.

Film Overview
"Big Sky" is a gripping thriller-drama film launched in 2015, directed by Jorge Michel Grau and written by Evan M. Weiss. The film stars Bella Thorne, Kyra Sedgwick, and Frank Grillo. The primary plot centers around a teenager with an extreme agoraphobia (worry of open or public places) who need to struggle for her survival after becoming a target of assassins.

Plot Summary
The main character in "Big Sky" is Hazel, depicted by Bella Thorne, a teenager living with a debilitating stress and anxiety condition - agoraphobia. Her single mother, Dee (Kyra Sedgwick), chooses to send out Hazel to a treatment facility, which lies in the desert far from her convenience zone. They drive to the facility in a shuttle bus van along with a few other similar clients and a chauffeur named Jesse, played by Frank Grillo.

The situation takes a drastic twist when all of a sudden 2 armed guys attack their transit van, shooting everyone other than for Hazel. Get rid of with worry, Hazel finds herself in an open desert, a place that activates her agoraphobia, making it almost impossible for her to move or cope.

Main Characters & Performances
Bella Thorne's efficiency is good, representing Hazel's despondence and intense fear tactfully. Her agoraphobia is shown through her hallucinations, paralysis, and hyperventilations, which Bella performed very convincingly.

Kyra Sedgwick plays Hazel's mom, Dee. Despite her fairly brief screen time, she leaves a strong performance representing a mom's desperate efforts to assist her struggling daughter. Frank Grillo gives a stable efficiency as Jesse, the van motorist, who's roped into the unanticipated shootout.

Themes & Execution
"Big Sky" majorly handles themes of worry, survival, and psychological health. It provides a distinct viewpoint on agoraphobia, utilizing it to construct stress and thriller throughout the film. This powerful exploration of mental health, highlighted by Bella Thorne's efficiency, offers the movie depth and compassion.

However, in spite of the distinct property, some critics argue that "Big Sky" falls a little brief on execution. The pacing might feel sluggish to some audiences, with glimpses of action scattered through the story. The plot's turns and denouement rely greatly on Hazel's mental health, which might not please viewers trying to find a hardcore thriller or action motion picture.

Conclusion
"Big Sky" is certainly an original in its technique, blending psychological drama with thriller aspects. It centers around an unconventional lead character, Hazel, fighting not simply physical hazards from an outdoors world, however also her own disastrous psychological health condition. In spite of some mixed reviews, it is definitely worth looking for the leading performances, the unique take on agoraphobia, and its exploration of human survival impulses.

Top Cast

  • Bella Thorne (small)
    Bella Thorne
    Hazel
  • Kyra Sedgwick (small)
    Kyra Sedgwick
    Dee
  • Frank Grillo (small)
    Frank Grillo
    Jesse
  • Aaron Tveit (small)
    Aaron Tveit
    Pru
  • Chiara Aurelia (small)
    Chiara Aurelia
    Grace
  • Michael Sheets (small)
    Michael Sheets
    Lyle
  • Ricky Tollman (small)
    Ricky Tollman
    PJ
  • Terry Dale Parks (small)
    Terry Dale Parks
    Morse
  • Jodi Lynn Thomas (small)
    Jodi Lynn Thomas
    Vicky
  • François Arnaud (small)
    François Arnaud
    Clete
  • Beth Bailey (small)
    Beth Bailey
    Cricket