Christian Review Magazine Issue 1 - Nov/Dec 2014 | Page 21

MOVIE REVIEW “History is in the making. What will your history be?” - Kevin Carlisle (Jamie Kennedy) Title: NOWHERE SAFE Rating: Starring: Natasha Henstridge, Jamie Kennedy, Danielle Chuchran Written by: Brittany Wiscombe Directed by: Brian Brough Genre: T he victim of a vicious cyberbullying plot that is putting her life in danger, quiet, yet opinionated teenager, Ashley (Danielle Chuchran), and her mother, Julie Johnson (Natasha Henstridge), try to make a life for themselves in a new town. Soon after starting school, Ashley finds a friend, as well as a romantic interest. Her eccentric history teacher Kevin Carlisle (Jamie Kennedy) teaches her some meaningful life lessons, and he also takes an interest in Julie, who is the new drama teacher at Ashley’s new school. But just as Ashley begins to open up, her past catches up to her and she must choose to face it, or keep on running. Drama Running Time: 92 minutes MPAA Rating: NR Production Company: Gradual Elevate Media Released by: Sunworld Pictures Reviewed by: Leah St John Nowhere Safe serves as encouragement for those being bullied to have courage to stand up for themselves and know that they are not alone in their struggles. It will hopefully open eyes to impact of bullying, whether it be physical, mental, or online. This movie also conveys that we can choose to let our struggles, challenges, anger and pain dominate our lives, or we can move forward and make the conscious decision to not let our past or current struggles define who we are. Throughout the story, the situations are believable, and you come to know and feel for the characters, s