SYNOPSICS
The Umbrella Man (2016) is a English movie. Michael Grasso has directed this movie. Carter Roy,Rachael Carpani,Abbie Cobb,Rich Williams are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2016. The Umbrella Man (2016) is considered one of the best Drama movie in India and around the world.
Set in 1983 Pittsburgh, PA, Peter and Annie Brennan face the tragic death of their young son. The boy's death and the subsequent acquittal of his killer, kindles a conspiratorial paranoia in Peter that threatens his sanity, and marriage. While trying to discover more about the killer of his son, Brennan becomes fixated on the story of The Umbrella Man, a suspected shooter in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. His decent into the underworld of conspiracy theorist sub-culture provides a place of emotional refuge for Peter, yet also contributes to his psychological undoing. From a Moose Lodge in Swissvale PA, to Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, The Umbrella Man is one couples story of love, loss, and the 'against all odds' survival of their relationship.
The Umbrella Man (2016) Reviews
A surprise hit at the Three Rivers Film Festival
Locally produced films can be hit or miss at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Film Festival. While everyone expected Foxcatcher to be this year's great local hit, there wasn't a lot of advanced buzz for The Umbrella Man. But this much lower budget film delivered and the audience loved it. Umbrella Man is wonderfully acted, especially Carter Roy's performance. Much like the much loved time travel movie "Primer," Umbrella Man deftly weaves a fairly simple concept into a complex story as obsession and grief battle within Roy's character. This film has great heart and is wonderfully entertaining. Certainly those interested in the Kennedy assassination will want to see it, but there's far more to enjoy.
Not worth your time
I am a huge fan of many things. One is independent films and the second is the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding the Kennedy assassination. Went to TRFF to see Foxcatcher (which is whole other review - snooze-fest) and this was also one of the features playing. Shot on a shoestring budget of around (I'm guessing) 500 - 750k. A small budget on a period piece means several things. One is it isn't going to be great costume wise and 2, you'll be paying many of the actors nothing. At any rate, the plot and story have potential but not in the hands of this director (or AD staff). The acting is what you'd expect from a movie this low budget. No one had a break away performance and some of the extras looked like they just decided to walk aimlessly in the scenes. Had this been the hands of a capable director, it would be a good low budget indie. But as it stands now, its better off a stage play.