The whole thing plays out like a mix between a wild animal movie such as The Edge (1997) and claustrophobic thrillers like Panic Room (2002). One more creepy role for this fascinating actor. Bonus points for having actor Garret Dillahunt play the creepy stepfather. Credit to the filmmaker, this is an old school movie featuring a live animal, some character development in what is otherwise a by the book action thriller. The result is still a very organic film with some stunning scenes featuring our big cat (one in particular, where he licks sweat off the floor, was memorable to me). Brooks wisely elect to use a real tiger and has little CGI as possible but few scenes show any interaction between the tiger and its potential preys. Most of the scenes in this movie do a decent job at making us believe the tiger IS in the house WITH our actors but some technical shortcuts had to be taken. Everybody knows cats of any kinds are somewhat difficult to train and are considered dangerous at all times. Without a doubt, the star of the film for many will be the tiger. Director Carlos Brooks is able to walk the fine line too. It's not just a cheap plot device and there is an attempt to address this, while still keeping this an action thriller. I think it is admirable how autism doesn't take a complete backseat in the story. Christine Coyle Johnson and Julie Prendiville Roux have penned a story that has some heart but has obvious plot holes that Il will not reveal to avoid spoiling things. I had no idea who she was (never seen her previous mainstream credits, which are impressive in some way) but she is definitely the number 1 reason to watch. It doesn't hurt that she is easy on the eye and spends most of the film scantily clad but really, I see legitimate actress talent there and her deep voice coupled with her looks reminds somewhat of a mix of Demi Moore and Jodie Foster. She does well portraying a caring, older sister, she definitely has charisma on screen and she adds a certain physicality that is vital to the action taking place, as she has to crawl, climb, twist and run in several scenes. and of course do all that while having to care for Tom. For much of the remainder of Burning Bright, it's all about Kelly trying to survive in this house, evade this huge tiger. It stretches believability in so many respect that it detracts a little but the actual film is rather entertaining once you get past that. this is actually the premise of this film. Later, Kelly wakes up to find out the stepfather's gone, she and her young brothers have been boarded in the house and the tiger has been left loose inside. He informs her that whatever money their mother had left, he has used to buy a tiger for his next project: turning this property into a safari park. Things are hectic as a hurricane is on the way and the house is being boarded. When she takes her brother to their stepfather's house to discuss money matters. After the death of her mother, Kelly is the only person who can take care of her young autistic brother but she has tough decisions to make as she is also contemplating college as an option. I had absolutely no idea what to expect of this movie, which has a rather odd title that has nothing to do with its weird plot.
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