“The Man Inside”

 A troubled young man must find his own identity and let go of his past relationship with his violent, abusive father.  In a city full of gang violence and murder, Clayton Murdoch (Ashley Bashy Thomas) struggles to overcome past trauma, using boxing to channel his inner aggression. While this film has a promising “finding yourself” premise, the performances of the actors are nothing short of disappointing and even laughable in some of the most “poignant” scenes. The biggest flaw in this film is the characters’ lack of development; most are simply randomly introduced and form relationships without explanation. While the flashbacks scenes are brilliantly shot, the storyline itself is not worth watching.

Cast and Credits:

David Harewood, Peter Mullan, Michelle Ryan, Ashley Bashy Thomas

Scanner Rhodes Productions (Dean Fisher) and Urban Way Producitons (Ray Panthaki) present film directed by Dan Turner. Written by Dan Turner. Running time: 99 minutes.