Film Review – Maggie Moore(s)

Actor John Slattery returns to direction with “Maggie Moore(s),” which marks his first feature-length helming project since 2014’s ‘God’s Pocket.” Slattery is attentive to the thespian potential of his offering, and his latest is defined by its colorful collection of personalities and the performers who capably bring them to life. There’s a murder mystery component to the endeavor as well, but screenwriter Paul Bernbaum isn’t focused on building a whodunit. He’s more into a Coen Brothers vibe, with “Maggie Moore(s)” hoping to provide a mild ride of suspicion and violence, with more attention paid to quirky and potentially dangerous types involved in two small-town murders where the victims share the same name. Slattery doesn’t wring much suspense out of the picture, but there’s depth to characterization that keeps it involving, with curious behaviors more interesting than any crime. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com