SYNOPSICS
Assumption of Risk (2014) is a English movie. Mark Kochanowicz has directed this movie. Brian Anthony Wilson,Dan McGlaughlin,Frankie Faison,Patricia Mizen are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2014. Assumption of Risk (2014) is considered one of the best Mystery,Sci-Fi,Thriller movie in India and around the world.
Using charts and medical history, actuary Wes Riemann can statistically predict how many years someone has to live. But it's only a prediction. When he discovers the life insurance firm he works for has been canceling policies weeks, sometimes days before the policy holder dies in order to avoid costly payouts, he comes to grip with the impossible - that somehow, they know the exact date when someone will die. In order to prevent the firm from destroying anymore lives, including his own, Wes will risk it all to discover an unbelievable secret.
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Fun to watch thriller
I've been thinking about how to classify this movie. It's got elements of a thriller, drama with a hint of sci-fi. Certainly entertaining and smart - better that a lot of indies I've watched lately. The lead actor is very believable as a 'damaged' character because of his sister's premature death. Without going into too much. the movie kept my attention and I felt like I wanted to go back and watch parts of it again to get some of the clues that were left along the way. The creators do a good job of not spoon feeding the viewer too much. Overall, I would recommend it to others.
Solid Indie Thriller with a Sci-Fi Twist...
Okay, maybe I'm biased. But this true-independent thriller is more entertaining than many big budget films I've watched lately. It's got period elements, subtle humor, social significance, nice action that never goes over-the- top. It's smart, and by not ever dumbing down, it keeps the audience glued to the screen. Excellent cast local to the production City (Philadelphia) featuring many recognizable actors from recent TV and block-buster hits. And clearly, writer/director/producer/actor, Mark Kochanowicz, knows his way around a film set. His hands are all over this movie, Nice work. All in all, this is exactly what independent film should be- interesting, fresh, dynamic.
Sci-fi thriller with a clever present-day twist
Anybody who remembers Bones McCoy on the original Star Trek marveled at his ability to lay bare the inner workings of the human body and effect instant cures with the deft twirl of a dial or two. Amazing stuff, right? But bore no relation to real life. Well, kids, the future has arrived, and Assumption of Risk picks up where McCoy left off. Calculating life insurance moguls have figured out, with the help of a nifty biometric device, how to calculate the number of days left on your meter. And how they use this information will induce some electrifying changes in your own vital signs. Fasten seat belt before watching.
Engaging Thriller
I was privileged to attend a recent screening of Assumption of Risk and throughly enjoyed it! I was completely engaged in the story line and keeping up with its twists and turns all the way from first scene to the end. The plot is an interesting mix of suspense, science fiction and thriller. Wade Balance did a great job writing the screen play. The cast Is convincing and believable. Mark Kochanowicz cleverly directed the story on a very limited budget, with few resources. The only downside is a few of the transitions were abrupt and therefore seemed a little choppy. Wade and Mark make a great team. I look forward to seeing more movies by them in the future.
Smart Indie Film
If you like to see things blow up then this movie is not for you. But if you are a mystery film lover whom enjoys "peeling the onion layers" of clues away with the protagonist Wes Riemann (lead by the very competent actor Dan McGlughlin) then you are really going to enjoy the unique plot and twists of Assumption of Risk. Shot in a style reminiscent of the great suspense films of the 70s, director Mark Kochanowicz, explores the manipulation of life and death by a greedy corporation lead by Brensen Tol (Bill Chemerka). "The Wire" alumni actors, Brian Anthony Wilson, Frankie Faison and Christopher Mann round out the lead cast in this intriguing independent film.