MISFORTUNE

Cinemavixion Review

"Misfortune" plunges viewers into a stark, unforgiving desert landscape, serving as the backdrop for a grim tale of vengeance and avarice. Director Desmond Devenish crafts a narrative where a young man's quest for justice over his father's killer morphs into a desperate scramble for a hidden fortune. The film's premise, a deadly game of cat and mouse, is amplified by the desolate setting, which mirrors the protagonist's internal turmoil. While the film garnered a modest 4.4 rating on IMDb and a 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, its ambition lies in exploring the destructive nature of obsession. The plot, revolving around a family inheritance, adds a layer of greed to the already potent mix of revenge and survival. "Misfortune" offers a gritty, tense experience, underscored by its themes of loss and the lengths one might go to for perceived retribution or wealth. It’s a narrative that questions the true cost of settling old scores in the desolate expanse of the American West.