Subtlety would have gone a long way, and a gradual reveal would have locked in a more natural extension of trust between Zoe and the somewhat nosey Silver. I also feel like the resolution and outcome of Zoe and Silver’s relationship feels like it sends a weirdly unclear message. The ending disappointed me. It came out of nowhere, and it just didn’t feel earned. It has a twist, which didn’t bother me, but I felt that the execution of the twist was clunky and poor. I’d still recommend the film based on the well-written and well-acted performances of the two leads and the stunning cinematography. Shadows on the Road is definitely one that’s worth checking out.
Shadows on the Road (2018) Directed by Noam Kroll. Written by Noam Kroll and Jennifer Stulberg. Starring Flavia Watson, Morgan Makana, Patrick J. Andersen, Josh Pafchek, Joe Coffey, Drew Hale, Lindsey Hutchison, Graham Selden
8 out of 10
Agree completely with this review. Excellent film, silly ending. Shame.