Preview: Ballast (2008)

• Poster: D-

Review:

It may match the sense of realism expressed in the preview, but it's hardly an attention grabbing poster.

• Trailer: C

Review:

I'm sure there's something interesting about this film, but I'm not getting any hint of it from the trailer. The preponderance of festival laurels and critics' reviews tell me I should like this film because it's art. However, nothing of extreme artistic quality exists on the screen in this trailer.

Oscar Prospects:

This is the kind of film that makes waves on the indie circuit, but seldom gets Oscar recognition.

Release Date:

• October 1, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (September 21, 2008) Original