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Producer/Distributor: RELM Productions
Directors: Matthew Williams, Emilie Cherry, Raya Renney, Luke Jones
Certificate: 12a
Running time: 6 minutes approx
Plot
Detective Barnaby Frisco (played by Luke Jones) returns to work after personal leave following the death of his partner, Bones Goodwin (Matthew Williams.) What follows is a twisted tale of fighting, anger and betrayal over the love of Frisco’s wife, Adrianna (Emilie Cherry.)
Review
RELM Production’s first feature length film has been a long time coming. This up and coming Film Company, spawned from the Knights Templar Acadamy have kept us all in suspense ever since they announced plans to release their first production. ‘Le Mortel Liaison’ is a bold attempt to revive the Film Noir genre that was so vibrant and successful in the 1940’s. Bold casting decisions from the producers have come up trumps with actors that slip perfectly into their roles as dark, shadowy characters. In a short amount of time, we as an audience are taken on a rollercoaster of a ride that exposes us to an emotional melting pot. The most convincing of which is the portrayal of Adrianna Frisco by Emilie Cherry, who plays a perfect Femme Fatale.
Lies, fighting, love and deceit are all displayed perfectly in this debut feature presentation which is sure to take its place in the Noir hall of fame in years to come.
The scenes flow together brilliantly, creating a visual puzzle for the audience to piece together. Smooth transitions and swift locations changes add to the fast pace of this detective thriller.
The sound isn’t perfect, but when you look at this in the grand scheme of things, it doesn’t affect the brilliance of this piece of cinema. The cliff-hanger ending leaves room for a sequel, something that would be greeted with much enthusiasm. Le Mortel Liaison 2 anyone?
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