The Wake of Light

The Wake Of Light strains so hard at being a "special" movie that it mostly calls attention to how far it falls short.

Actually, it is the quirks which makes it feel a little different and not your run of the mill romance film.

Clearly inspired by the work of Terrence Malick, Director Renji Philip's "The Wake of Light" is little more than a highlight reel for some truly stunning cinematography.

It's a low-key, sparse study of the life-changing choices we make. He may not be Malick, but at least Philip knows to steal from the best.

One imagines that Philip hopes that his film will seem quietly profound. But it only feels uncomfortably pretentious.

If you're into musing about the ethereal with an immaculately put-together but uninteresting character as she sits in the sun, runs her fingers over tree bark or walks in the surf, have at it.

Strictly for fans of romance movies, the film boasts a strong performance from Matt Bush, who elevates the movie. A personal tales that makes few missteps.

Beautifully shot and paying homage in part to What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Wake of Light may not be the most original storyline but it's all about the journey on which the film takes its audience and not the destination.

A quiet, contemplative drama of people lost in failed dreams that lives up to some, if not all, of its ambitions.

The Wake of Light is what an indie should be.