5.0 out of 5 stars A wise poetic thriller! !

W.G. · August 18, 2012

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } As the ending credits began to roll on LEAVE, I sat there in stunned silence. Overwhelmed by the story that had just unfolded in front of me. The storyline, though gripping and thrilling from beginning to end, was only one part of this movie. Like a single actor delivering their lines. Director Robert Celestino brought me so deep and immersed into this tale, that the journey became personal and it became mine. Stand out performances by Rick Gomez as our troubled writer and Frank John Hughes as the mysterious stranger who enters his world, had me on edge throughout the entire picture. The cinematography and sound help to knit a subconscious fabric throughout the movie, which was so subliminal, that every scene, no matter how benign, still had me feeling a sense of ominous terror. Bringing all of these elements together and delivering a stunning payoff at the end, made this film a terrific, yet terrifying treat. "LEAVE" is a film that crosses the line from story telling to cinematic experience. Few films have the dramatic power to do that, but LEAVE, will stay with you long after the credits have rolled.

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Wait

R.A. · December 12, 2019

Did not predict the ending - that is a positive. Great concept. Acting was so-so, characters shallow but the movie succeeded. Worth a watch if you have 80 minutes to spare.

5.0 out of 5 stars The crushing sadness of Leave

R.B. · February 19, 2019

DO NOT read any reviews with SPOILERS before you watch this and you will be rewarded. This film sets up an intriguing mystery that challenges the viewer in every scene. What is going on? A dream? A parallel universe? A multiverse? Reality? I loved that in most all the scenes clues and breadcrumbs were being given to unlock the mystery, at the reveal those clues made sense and you get a sense of puzzle solving.This story is poignant and powerful, filled with tension, dread and crushing sadness. You must view this film to understand, words cannot describe the story, I found it truly fascinating. Highly recommended.

3.0 out of 5 stars Depression Movie * The Diner Was The Began the Tells / Give Away

M. · April 11, 2020

I liked the actors, well made. I was tempted to give this movie 2 stars instead of 3 just because it was sooo unlikely to be real. . . the events starting with the diner (and flash back to the rest stop). Made it somewhat predictable about the unrealistic peace to this. Touching story and very sad. I wasn't expecting such a sad movie. I suppose the 3 stars instead of 2 stars is because I can imagine that this would be real in the mind of someone in his condition. The realism of unrealistic thoughts. Oh, well. Hope that doesn't happen to me or anyone I love.

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy movie.

H. · January 18, 2019

Awful movie. Nothing here but dialogue and blather.Bolo you need better movies on prime. Plain stupid.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad

G.C. · July 3, 2020

A regular reunion from 3 Band of Brothers cast members . Ron Livingston (Capt. Nixon) , Frank John Hughes (Sgt. Gaurnere), and Rick Gomez (George Lutz). The best tv series in the history of television.

5.0 out of 5 stars dark, mysterious

t.g. · August 4, 2024

dark, mysterious, but joyous, the ending was a complete surprise

2.0 out of 5 stars No.

h.w. · November 24, 2019

This is a needlessly obtuse, violent, weird film that left me with a bad feeling. I wouldn't go there, frankly. It doesn't really go anywhere and it's kind of ugly. Still am not sure what it was all about or if it was even about anything. Hard to believe Brian Cranston was in it...to no avail. Ugh.

There's something to be said about brotherhood

K.C. · November 16, 2012

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I was initially attracted to this movie because it was written by Frank John Hughes and Rick Gomez - both from the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers. As both star in the movie, along with Ron Livingston (another BoB'er) and associate produced by James Madio and Richard Speight Jr. (two more BoB'ers) this film was something of a BoB fangirl's top pick. However, there really is more to this movie than just seeing some of your favourite actors working together again. These actors (self-proclaimed "brothers" because of their experience making BoB) come together to tell a very poignant and wonderful story.Synopsis from the DVD case: Henry Harper (Rick Gomez) has it all - a beautiful wife (Vinessa Shaw), great friends, and a successful career as a novelist. But every night he is haunted by the same terrifying dream. His therapist (Ron Livingston) and his publisher (Bryan Cranston) convince Henry that the only way to understand what the dream means is to write his way through it, leading him to travel to his remote second home and begin work on his next novel - a thriller. On his way he encounters a strangely familiar drifter (Frank John Hughes) who confronts him with information that threatens to turn his perfect life upside down.Rick Gomez gives a FIERCE performance as Henry Harper. He had me crying twice and I simply am in awe of his ability to give an emotionally brilliant performance. Frank John Hughes is calm and mysterious and his identity was VERY unexpected, and threw me for a loop. However, he really upped the suspense with great body language, and had me questioning his motives right up until the end.The story IS quite suspenseful, and I must say, the cinematography is sharp and adds so much to the mood of the movie. The "twist" at the end is brilliant, and even though I somewhat figured part of it out about ten minutes from the end, I still felt an enormous sense of surprise and heartbreak at the end. The pacing was spot on, since it is only 82 minutes, and I never felt like it was dragging, nor did I feel like anything moved too fast. I really only have one "huh" moment, and it has to do with FJH's identify. A little more back story, or mention earlier on would have helped me believe it all much more (trying not to give spoilers here). We get ONE small indicator earlier, but I really didn't put it together until the movie was done and I had thought about it. I don't think it was enough, but the lack of a "connector" isn't a deal breaker for this movie.Great film, will definitely recommend to friends to watch! Well done to the cast and crew. Indie films too often suffer from poor plot points and story, or sub par acting, or uninteresting cinematography, but Leave scores big on all three. I would definitely watch this movie just for Rick Gomez's performance.Silent cameos by James Madio, Joshua Gomez (Rick Gomez' real younger brother, best known for his role as Morgan Grimes on Chuck)