3 Nights in the Desert (FILM REVIEW)
3 Nights in the Desert
Film Review
by Kam Williams
Intriguing Romantic Romp Revolves around Musical Trio’s Awkward Reunion
At 20, Anna (Amber Tamblyn), Barry
(Vincent Piazza) and Travis (Wes Bentley) were members of a Rock & Roll
trio with high expectations. But that was before the band broke up and each
went their separate ways a half-dozen years ago.
In the interim, they’ve become estranged from each other. Anna
made her way to Europe where she became something
of singing sensation. Meanwhile, drummer Barry abandoned the dream of
superstardom for the conventional path of becoming a lawyer, marrying and
settling down in the suburbs to start a family. And guitarist Travis, a purist
who never sold out, is still a struggling artist living in the desert.
But since they share the same birthday, and they’re all about to
turn 30, Travis decides it’s time to bury the hatchet. So, he invites them to
spend the weekend at his desolate lair hoping to orchestrate a reunion and
maybe even regenerate some of the group’s musical magic.
Unfortunately, Travis forgot about the unresolved romantic
tensions which contributed to the breakup, given how Barry had an unrequited
crush on Anna who, in turn, had one on him. And the three find out how quickly
those unresolved feelings can resurface upon reconvening, especially if
isolated in very cramped quarters.
Directed by Gabriel Cowan (Growth), 3
Nights in the Desert
is an intriguing, character-driven drama which unfolds in thoroughly compelling
fashion. The picture works because each of the protagonists is complicated,
having both strengths and flaws that are readily identifiable.
If the aim of the picture is to trigger introspection in an
audience about the consequences of the choices one makes in life, then
bullseye!
Very Good
(3 stars)
Rated R for profanity
and sexuality
Running time: 83 minutes
Distributor: Monterey Media
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