Plight Featured, Reviews Film Threat

It’s hard to root for Joe. He has no actual proof that Gerard killed his son, but rather rakes in people with impunity to exact his revenge. Joe is an angry man full of anger and violence, and he doesn’t care who he hurts in order to achieve the marginal justice he believes he deserves. Gerard is a weasel, a campus tycoon who believes his wealth protects him from the consequences of his actions, including his relationship with Mia. The women in the story primarily serve as vessels for male aggression, and the consequences range from a stay in a hospital bed to death. “Plight” is a fast-paced, busy film overall. Solid performances from Plumb, Pasternak, and Manuel move the melodrama forward with intensity. The film is shot mostly in the dark, giving it an authentic noir feel. The use of piano to convey the intent of each scene is excessive, creating an atmosphere of over-the-top melodrama. But here are the real economics of exhibitions. Familiar metaphors serve as shortcuts to avoid redundant explanations. In other words, police officers are corrupt and incompetent. Rich people are the worst. Men are the worst. It is moral and just to take revenge at any cost. Past trauma justifies present violence.