This is a movie that will grab you from the 1st minute to the very last one. And what a grand finale! WOW. What looks like just another ghost story on the outside, reveals itself to be a deep, personal, and shocking reflection on grief and trauma, all enclosed within a single room in Brooklyn. The intro song is already revealing: Tiny Hill and his Orchestra - Ida "Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider.. Of love we´ll whisper, so soft and low! Seems I can´t live without you." Without revealing the plot, as the movie is over, you realize the meaning of this song. It takes a lot of effort to film all in one room. Not only do you need excellent actors for the audience to keep their attention, but you also need a truly phenomenal script, something that can force your interest to stay. This movie has both. It has it all. Even the score, the opening song as mentioned and "Daddy's Got Woo Woo in His Eyes" from Tony Di Pardo. Excellent performances by Anne Ramsay (Marla), Ron E. Rains (Bob), Jeremy Holm (Archi), Larry Fessenden (Clive aka Hock) and Ezra Buzzington (DiFranco). "Brooklyn 45" unfolds in real-time, mirroring the 92 minutes that elapse within the narrative. A seance gone wrong is not a spoiler, in fact is the only thing that you will expect. It is the unexpected twists in the second half, particularly the ending, that will leave you astonished. This film defies expectations and evolves explosively. I would rate it a solid 8/10 and highly recommend it as a must-watch.
Review of Brooklyn 45
