Don't Cry Now (2007)

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Bonnie didn't rush when Joan, her husband Ross' ex, phoned to warn her that she and her daughter, Amanda, were in danger, but when she finally arrives she finds Joan stabbed to death. Bonnie and Ross now must take in Joan's children - Sam, who feels bitterly abandoned by Ross, and his flippant sister. Meanwhile Bonnie and police captain Kessler wonder who murdered Joan, why, and what part Nick, Bonnie's brother, had to play. Nick was recently released from jail and moved back in with their father.

Introduction
"Don't Cry Now" is a suspense-filled mystery drama that was released in 2007, directed by Jason Priestley, and based on a novel by Joy Fielding. The movie stars Leslie Hope, Cameron Bancroft, and Christian Martyn. The plot focuses on the life of a woman who needed to handle the tragic past of her partner and yet stand strong to secure her child from an impending danger.

Main Plot
"Don't Cry Now" is centered around the main character, Bonnie Wheeler (Leslie Hope). Bonnie is wed to her 2nd partner, Bob, and they share a boy together, Brandon. Bonnie's life takes an unexpected twist when one day, she gets a call for assistance from her ex-husband's new wife, Joan. Joan warns Bonnie about impending threat developing against her which she is the next on the foe's list. Before she could supply more details, Joan is murdered under mysterious circumstances.

Growing Suspicion
Enjoying Joan being killed leaves Bonnie deeply disturbed and she starts to fear for her and Brandon's security. The strange occasions as a result deciphering around her consisting of stalking and receiving mystical threatening call, make Bonnie question everybody around her. She begins to think her other half, Bob, as he starts displaying unusual habits and discovers the truth from a household pal, Richard, that Bob had a verbally abusive relationship with Joan.

Unearthing Secrets
As Bonnie chooses to dig much deeper, she discovers shocking realities about her hubby's past. Bob's ex-wife, Joan, had been murdered, and this is simply one of the several ruthless truths she encounters, connected to Bob and his previous life. Bob has actually a past filled with tricks that Joan had attempted to unwind. Bonnie discovers that Bob's moms and dads did not die in a cars and truck mishap, as he had always claimed, however were victims of a murder-suicide. The more she uncovers, the more her mistrust in Bob grows.

Conclusion
The film speeds up towards a busy conclusion where Bonnie is discovered snooping by Bob. He admits to his dark past but rejects being accountable for Joan's murder. As the argument warms up, Bob's anger erupts, causing a struggle where Bonnie presses him down the stairs. Eventually, it is revealed that the family pal, Richard, is the real killer of Joan, furious by her refusal of his advances.

"Don't Cry Now" is a suspense thriller that keeps the audience engaged with its secret storyline, intriguing twists, and effective efficiencies, specifically by Leslie Hope.

Top Cast

  • Jason Priestley (small)
    Jason Priestley
    Nick
  • Leslie Hope (small)
    Leslie Hope
    Bonnie
  • Cameron Bancroft (small)
    Cameron Bancroft
    Ross
  • Brooklynn Proulx
    Amanda
  • Hannes Jaenicke (small)
    Hannes Jaenicke
    Captain Kessler
  • Julia Maxwell (small)
    Julia Maxwell
    Lauren
  • Landon Liboiron (small)
    Landon Liboiron
    Sam
  • Shannon Micol
    Maria
  • Marie-Chantal Perron (small)
    Marie-Chantal Perron
    Diana
  • Terry David Mulligan (small)
    Terry David Mulligan
    Josh
  • Jann Arden (small)
    Jann Arden
    Joan