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''Nowhere Alaska'' by: Cory Carroll

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Nowhere Alaska (2020)

EL CINE BLUE Reviews

Nowhere Alaska by Cory Carroll.

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Nowhere Alaska has a simple and intriguing concept which demands an audience's complete attention for a good understanding of the mystery it offers. Derek with his brother, Kevin, and best friend, Scott, search for his missing wife on an island near the coast of Alaska.

One big advantage of the film is the location where most of the incidents take place. A dense forest on an uninvaded island can key someone up for no apparent reason.

The script does create the necessary suspense but fails the plot with timid action. The dialogues of Derek (Danny Royce) narrating his experiences on the island disclose much of what should have been veiled to make the climax worth waiting for. Royce's portrayal as a man who has just gone through some gut-wrenching moments is a little too far from perfection. Some of his expressions during the ordeal of looking for his missing wife, however, are vivid. Aaron Phifer as his brother, Kevin, delivers a great performance, boldly highlighting different emotions with ease. The story lacks a strong contrast to the simplicity of Kevin's character. The character of Scott (Conner Floyd) should have had much more depth and unpredictability.

The cinematography and editing make up for a few of the directional flaws that this film has.

Amateur detectives might not want to miss Nowhere Alaska.