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The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

"Runoff" illuminates how Big Ag is literally shifting the landscape. Starting with the soil, corporate monoliths are corrupting our American roots and bankrupting the small, family farmers who have fed our nation. If you're looking for light fare, come back and watch "Runoff" when you're in the mood to dig into what's deeply wrong with our system and the rot at its core...this movie is more heart of darkness. The acting is A+ across the board from lead Joanne Kelly, who I had never seen before to character actor Tom Bower who's been in everything from Crazy Heart to Die Hard 2. I love docs like Food Inc and movies like Erin Brockovich but if you're looking for something more challenging, you'll probably get a lot out of "Runoff."

Runoff is a filmmakers film. The pacing is deliberate, expertly building to the unexpected climax which leaves you thinking about it well into the ride home from the theater. You can tell right away that much care was taken to deliver a rich and authentic story. This is not the feel-good movie of the year and if you're looking for 90 minutes of fast-paced action, look elsewhere. But if you want to see a true indie film made by a true indie filmmaker then see Runoff today. I know nobody buys DVD's anymore but if this comes out on disc, I want to own it.Bravo!

Saw this film on the festival circuit and am delighted that it's coming to theaters. It's quite uncommon to see such strong performance across the board. From lead, Joanne Kelly to the compromised farmer played by Tom Bower– there is authenticity and nuance in each role. The setting; the underbelly of the farming industry delivers the viewer into a world rarely portrayed in narrative film. The pacing is complex – it at once reflects the bucolic environs, giving the viewer space and manages to build tension in an organic way, ratcheting things up bit by bit. The film is allegorical. It contains motifs and metaphor that extend far beyond its subject matter. In a world of Hollywood remakes, "Runoff" delivers something fresh. A must see – definitely worth checking out on the big screen.

Runoff is an excellent film. It is a soul searching film that will make you think twice about your own life and your own decisions. The answer is not always black or white. Joanne Kelly was remarkable in her performance. I had only seen her in comedic roles, like 'Warehouse 13', but not in a dramatic role. She really brings the viewer in to her character and allows you to feel what she is thinking. Neal Huff delivered as a husband and father trying his best to provide for his family against tremendous odds. I had only seen Neal in a small role on 'Fringe' before this. Neal definitely went the distance with this character.Darlene Hunt was a great supporting actress as Paula. She brought depth and dimension to the whole family struggle. Alex Shaffer brought such realism to the character of Finley. Expect to see more of this young actor.The little boy, Kivlighan de Montebello, was just amazing. A natural. Excited to see what this actor does next.The cinematography was beautiful. The score was moving. The use of real working farms, while difficult for filming, added greatly to the realism and authenticity.All in all, a movie you could get lost in. Excellent film by director and writer Kimberly Levin.