Ramsey: The Vandy Case

As a big indie movie buff, I thought this was going to be another ho hum murder mystery. But was I surprised, maybe because it was a no name production. Opening was good , cinematography was excellent and a very appropriate genre fitting soundtrack. The premise of addiction was a new one and not your typical rehashed ones we constantly see. Although 2 hours was a bit long, it does fill out and eventually make sense. The big plus in this movie was the ending . Was I ever surprised!! The character / murderer was there the whole time . There was no mystery surprise killer out of the blue ala scoopy do. Very realistic and plausible . Kudos to that.

I enjoyed this mystery it kept you going to the end . The beginning of the movie really made you want to continue watching it. In my opinion definitely a story line that could be realistic which is a valuable asset to this movie because nowadays a lot of writing is done that is not to realistic. The writing was excellent, the music added just enough drama for you to want more, all the actors did a great job with there roles I would definitely recommend this movie if you like mysteries . The movie is a bit longer than normal but all in all great movie so grab some popcorn and a drink and enjoy the movie..

The film draws you in from the first beat and I actually felt that I was an active participant in solving the crime, - which is a great attribute for a fine film to have accomplished for its audience. Performances from the cast ensemble are all memorable and actor Jim Thalman puts the audience on edge with their popcorn awaiting for what will be said or happen next. The ladies in the ensemble also add to that sexy, sultry smokey characterizations which seems to have been bygone these film years so it was great to see. Truly a worthy refreshing fine noire film and well written too. This is a must see, period.

"Ramsey: The Vandy Case" is directed by Tom Ryan and written by Chris Suarez. The movie is an indie noir that follows a PI named Kevin Ramsey as he tracks down the murderer of a wild television star. The story unfolds as a mystery of who killed the star with a twist ending. The acting is perfect for a modern noir, which is helped by the cinematography and scoring to move along the mystery and suspense. The movie features a stand out performance by Jim Thalman as the title character and he is joined by Jeanine Bartel, Nixon Cesar, Derek Michalek, and Sebastián Ospina. The whole cast is very strong. The movie is available to watch on Tubi as "Ramsey". I highly recommend checking it out! Especially if you are a fan of noir and crime dramas.

This indie flick definitely has the film noir vibe. The film is dreamy and characters are somewhat languorous and sultry. Interestingly in Michaela's apartment, there is a a light up sign saying "it was all a dream".... The film is a bit slow at first as each of the characters is developed and leads investigated by Ramsey. As the movie evolves, you learn that is just Ramsey's personality and his way of reaching conclusions about each of the potential suspects. His interactions with estranged family members and former co-workers also demonstrate the inner conflicts he has and the need to be honest with himself. The last half hour of the film ties the pieces together well and when the killer is revealed..... wow, what a twist! Glad this was recommended to me.

"Ramsey" is a multi-layered film that takes on many important and controversial issues without unnecessarily complicating them. Police and race relations, sex addiction and family dynamics are all weaved in though intelligent writing and a acting that carries the film with raw emotion and honesty. Made in a tradition of classic noir, this film is suspenseful and contemplative at the same time. The twist at the end is both unexpected and natural. You know there is more to the story as you watch the film but you can't quiet figure out which way it's going to go until the last moment that brings it all together in a powerful and shocking way.

This movie is the perfect throwback NYC movie with all the trimmings. They don't make movies like this anymore. From the very beginning it pulls you in and you never see the plot twists coming. A dark NYC style movie with the flair of Pope of Greenwich Village. A must see for all that love NYC drama. Each scene plays a roll and there are no filler sequences. The actors similarly play a pivotal roll. All the characters have a specific roll which all comes together in the end. Most of these movies are hollow and NY'ers could see the fillers. Not here! The NYPD consultants are spot on. From procedures to jargon as well as the uniform this movie is totally accurate.

The noir detective drama is back baby. Ramsey's title character is an ex-cop turned P. I. who's hired by a classic femme fatale to look into the murder of her sister. You know where this is going. Envy, lust, crooked cops, and the threat of another killing all loom heavy over this moody modern day telling of a story dripping with moral ambiguity. Is it perfect? No. There is some repetition which could be solved by another pass in the edit. And some of the locations tend to start looking very similar. But the lead actor turns in a complex, vulnerable performance which is plenty to hold our interest. If you're looking for a throwback to the 1970s crime era, look no further, you could do much worse.