Broken Vows (2016)

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On her bachelorette-party weekend with friends in New Orleans, Tara falls for the darkly-sexy bartender Patrick. Waking in his bed the next morning, Tara instantly regrets her unfaithfulness and flies back home to her fiancé. But her secret flame becomes a full-on fire when Patrick shows up at her house and begins stalking her every move. He spirals into madness and delusion, determined to have Tara no matter what the cost.

Introduction
"Broken Vows" is a psychological thriller movie directed by Bram Coppens and released in 2016. The film stars Wes Bentley, Jaimie Alexander, and Cam Gigandet. The plot revolves around a woman called Tara who gets involved in a casual fling with a charming bartender named Patrick while on her bachelorette celebration in New Orleans, which later escalates into a dangerous obsession when Patrick begins stalking her after she decides to return to her fiancé, Michael.

Plot Synopsis
The film unfolds as Tara, goes on a bachelorette weekend trip in New Orleans where an unexpected night of partying result in her having an affair with a very charming and apparently harmless man, Patrick. Nevertheless, feeling the problem of regret, Tara chooses to cut ties with Patrick and return to her soon-to-be partner, Michael.

Patrick hesitates to accept this and his captivating exterior quickly disappears, revealing a far more ominous fixation. Changed from an enthusiastic enthusiast into a scary stalker, He begins following Tara back to California, declining to let her go. Regardless of her efforts to keep Patrick's fascination a trick, his ever-increasing violent habits eventually comes to light.

Main Characters Development
The character of Tara, played by Jaimie Alexander, is portrayed as a lady who at first participates in a casual sex, thinking it's a safe act. However, as Patrick's fascination grows, Tara transforms from ignorant and carefree to fearful and desperate.

Wes Bentley depicts Patrick, the at first captivating bartender who quickly changes into a desperate, unhinged stalker. Bentley does an excellent task of showcasing Patrick's deranged state of mind as his love for Tara quickly changes into extreme obsession.

Cam Gigandet plays Michael, Tara's future other half. He is a caring fiancé, frequently kept in the dark about Tara's ordeal up until Patrick's harmful behavior starts impacting their lives.

Resolution
The story intensifies to a climax where Tara and Michael are forced to deal with Patrick's insanity head-on. In the ensuing fight, Patrick's real intents and his malign fascination are exposed. Without exposing too much of the plot, it's safe to say that the concluding part of the movie is filled with suspense and riveting action.

Conclusion
"Broken Vows" is a thrilling motion picture that dives deep into the repercussions of a casual fling that develops into a harmful fascination. It reflects on the theme of guilt, alarming effects of deceit, and the dark side of infatuation. The gripping efficiencies by the cast members keep the viewers at the edge of their seat up until the very end. The film rightly highlights that there's constantly more to the story than satisfies the eye and that the aftermath of broken vows can often be terrifying.

Top Cast

  • Jaimie Alexander (small)
    Jaimie Alexander
    Tara
  • Wes Bentley (small)
    Wes Bentley
    Patrick
  • Cam Gigandet (small)
    Cam Gigandet
    Michael
  • Alexandra Breckenridge (small)
    Alexandra Breckenridge
    Debra
  • Emily Robinson (small)
    Emily Robinson
    Annie Bloom
  • Astrid Coppens (small)
    Astrid Coppens
    Justine
  • René Ashton (small)
    René Ashton
    Mrs. Bloom
  • Alex Ladove
    Emily
  • Matt Riedy (small)
    Matt Riedy
    Mr. Bloom
  • Alex Rose Wiesel
    Cameriera