What can I say about Runoff? As Paul Daniels would say (if he was in the least bit still relevant) "Not a lot". And, as the washed-up magician's hair disappeared as soon as he reached adulthood, the remnants from watching this movie will vanish from your mind as soon as it's over. Forgets thrills, spills and chills... This is more akin to a pedal boat ride in Bognor Regis. On a Sunday. With your grandparents. While listening to Radio 4.This farm is having financial troubles. A big warehouse firm is looking to buy the land. The family that live there are skint. And, they have other problems too... The father may have a terminal illness, the eldest son is a pothead, and the younger boy is a disobedient brat. Only the mother seems sane (Could it be... Because the writer/ director was a woman? Hmm) and even she gives into temptation by the end... Agreeing to dump some toxic waste in nearby water in exchange for much needed cash.And that's as exciting as it gets, folks. Believe it or not, NONE of these problems are solved by the end, and we'll left guessing if they get to hold onto their property, if the dad is sick or not, etc. I understand this is supposed to be a 'slice of life' kind of picture, but c'mon... You HAVE to make things a bit livelier than mom and son sharing a bong. Oh, I forgot... A disabled extraneous character, we've only seen for about five minutes beforehand, suffers chemical burns near the conclusion. WOW. Let's just say, I didn't feel a great sense of emotional investment.Everything, the acting, camera-work, pacing, is fine. It's just been applied to such a dull script, that it's all a bit of a wasted effort. Sort of like writing a school essay about 'What I Did This Weekend' in your best handwriting, with a quill feather. Not worth it. 5/10

I can't say that the film didn't actually surprise me with its pace. I can take slow though, but the meat of what the film was really about is what struck more. There's a unique sensibility that it has that sort of makes it stand apart from others of its ilk. Even then, the directing is really impressive and helps to underline what's underneath. The performances in the film are also impressive. I first saw Joanne Kelly in Don't Blink and was impressed by her, and again I'm struck by her natural screen presence. She comes off as someone who's been doing this kind of thing for a long career. I don't think the film is amazing or anything, or even all that great, but it's definitely worth a watch.

Brilliant, insightful, provocative..shots of the Kentucky backdrop are gorgeous!! Amazing, intelligent piece written & directed by Kim Levin. The tragic family dynamic will make examine your relationship with your own family & how you see the world around you. JoAnn Kelly did a brilliant portrayal of a conflicted wife & mother, torn between keeping her family afloat or following her moral compass. Neal Huff is a distinguished actor who is well known for his realistic & capturing portrayals of the characters he plays. In Runoff he takes his talent to the next level, with his raw & conflicting emotion riveting the screen.Runoff is truly an emotional journey that will leave you rethinking the choices you make.

I loved this movie. It's rare for a film to contain such a strong message without feeling like you're being lectured to or preached at. Amazing performances--I had never heard of Joanne Kelly (Betty) before this, but she gives such a natural yet powerful performance, as do the rest of the actors. Runoff makes you think, not just about environmental issues and problems facing our food supply, but about the moral dilemmas we face and who we prioritize and how far around ourselves we draw a circle. Even if you have no attachment or awareness of farming communities and the challenges they face, you find that you connect with the characters on a personal level.Even more impressive that this is the first feature from director/writer Kimberly Levin--hope this film gets a wide release, it deserves to be seen on the big screen!