The gorgeous cinematography lends a dream-like quality to everything, so Convergence is an absolute stunner to watch. Johnson balances the magical realism at play with the grounded drama the leads are going through with confidence, so neither overpowers the other. Paul Wilkie’s score is powerful, contributing significantly to each scene.
However, Convergence is the kind of movie that lives and dies by its acting. Alfie Wellcoat comes across as genuinely concerned for Martin and makes the most of his limited screen time. Lee Fanning sells the ill-tempered Dominic’s despicableness quite well, creating quite the antagonist. As the strategist, Marcus MacLeod is only okay. It is a difficult character, and he is certainly trying, but he is over-the-top at times, which breaks the illusion of reality.
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Jeremy Theobald is great as Martin, conveying the character’s anguish and pain believably. His chemistry with McKeown is excellent, and they make for a credible and engaging onscreen pair. It is Nicolette McKeown though, who owns the entire movie. Her going from scared and traumatized to self-assured and take charge is expertly pulled off. McKeown imbues each and every aspect of that arc with tenderness and emotional honesty that resonates with the viewer on a profound level.
Convergence doesn’t exactly do subtle, as it leans heavily on the symbolism. Plus there is one actor that does not entirely sell his character. Beyond that though, Steve Johnson has crafted an impressive, hypnotic film that is equal parts drama and mystery, with fantastic acting.
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