ANYBODY

Cinemavixion Review

Ricky Burchell's 'Anybody' delves into the profound grief and desperation that follow loss. The film centers on Erin, a widow consumed by alcoholism and depression after her firefighter husband Luke's heroic death. The narrative takes a fantastical turn when a teenager, David, who was saved by Luke, attempts to bring him back for a brief reunion using a magical spell. While the premise is intriguing, exploring themes of coping mechanisms and the desire for closure, the execution relies heavily on the emotional performances of Brittany Goodwin as the grieving Erin and Keshawn Pettigrew as the well-intentioned David. The film prompts reflection on how far one might go to recapture what has been lost, even if only for a fleeting moment.