Connect

It's a film it's hard to dislike, set in a beautiful part of Scotland, with solid direction, and music and about very important subject material. It would have been better to have gone the extra mile and really dig much deeper into the causes, feelings of and symptoms of depression. It seems the protagonist wants to off himself at everthing that doesn't go perfectly in his life. The film is also structured in a very sober and boring manner with awkward pauses which somewhat seems like it's a bit of a soap opera, ready for TV and not really a big screen work.

"Man is a social animal" - a quote that is attributed to Aristotle and a line from the movie, holds an important truth and is probably the core message. We need connections with others for many reasons. Connect reminds us of this and shows us some uncomplicated ways of doing so. As well as some other good points to keep on living and how we can choose to think about things. It seems dull at moments. But this is it's power. Once the nature of this movie is understood it can be appreciated for what it is. SPOILER - about the ending: There is some suspense/mystery/foreboding as an recurring element which was successful in drawing me in and it kept me wondering what certain things meant and how it would all end. First i thought the final scene is only there to shock us and keep us thinking/talking about the movie and it's subject. I wanted a happy positive ending you see. But the more sinister and logical explanation is that Brian's story ended when he sees a certain hoodie and a rope. What follows is another life that he could never experience. Perhaps that fantasy flashes before his eyes in his last moments and we get to see it. Reminds me of something that some 'jump survivors' have mentioned about what they wanted after they jumped. That they suddenly wished they had not done it but could keep on living and change their life. And some have indeed changed their lives for the better and are now even helping others.

When I watched this film you could have heard a pin drop. It was an excellent and thoughtful film I will definitely watch again the actors were wonderful and lots of local talent as well. I am sure we will be attending many more of Maz's films. Very proud of our local lass.

This film was beautifully shot in North Berwick .The script was handled with great sensitivity and insight and still had wry humour . I remained engaged with the characters throughout the film and had to keep asking questions of myself as the plot moved on . Well acted , well written , well directed and well edited. Will recommend this film to all my family and friends . Great job Maz Edmond on your debut film .Not your last I am sure.

For the mental illness or disability to connect really a serious topic, I think it's one of the few films did that. The theme kinda serious but the way they tell us is not bad. It's kinda good indeed. Just don't treat this movie as a romance but treat as a patient way of life.

A beautifully shot film set in Scotland. This film deals with a complex, serious issue which is a blight on the lives of so many today. This powerful tale written and directed by the incredibly talented Marilyn Edmond is told very well by a wealth of amazing talent, both in front of and behind the camera. Lead actor Kevin Guthrie delivers an outstanding performance as Brian, he is well supported by Siobhan Reilly who is wonderful as Sam and Cameron Fulton who, as Gavin, is the torchlight within the darkness by bringing such a wonderful element of humour. When watching this film the quality (grading, soundtrack, etc.) was really something to behold as was the attention to detail and it was hard to believe we were watching a low budget film. It was a fantastic job by all involved. It is a story that had to be told and has to be heard, please see this if you can. You won't regret it.