Donate
  • About
  • Rent College Pads
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
Search
News
Opinions
Sports
Classifieds
Comics
BMA
Events
Subscribe

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Print Archive

Eastern Echo
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Comics
  • Podcast
  • BMA
  • Events
  • Classifieds
  • Search
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Comics
  • Podcast
  • BMA
  • Events
  • Classifieds
Search

Subscribe to the Echo

Donate to The Echo

You can support the Echo by donating through the EMU Foundation and selecting to apply your gift to a specific fund. Any of the funds listed below will provide support to the Echo.

01049 -- EMU Echo Editor Endowed Scholarship:  Provides financial support for the current EMU Echo Editor.

02414 -- Scott Stephenson Eastern Echo Scholarship:  This expendable scholarship is for the benefit of student(s) in the School of Communication, Media & Theater Arts in the College of Arts & Sciences.  It will be awarded to a full or part-time junior or senior EMU student majoring in journalism and working for the Eastern Echo.  The student should be working to self-finance their education and not be eligible for need-based grants.

00825 -- Student Media Development:  Provides support for the Student Media program.

Thank you for supporting the Echo and EMU Student Media.

Give Now


9/15/2019, 3:43pm

Don't Let Go film review

Don’t Let Go stars rising star Storm Reid in a time traveling supernatural thriller sure to keep you on the edge of you seat.

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay

Share

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Mail
  • Print
View this post on Instagram

One chance to reconstruct the timeline. Blumhouse, the producers of Get Out bring you #DontLetGo, only in theatres August 30.

A post shared by Don’t Let Go (@dontletgomovie) on Aug 14, 2019 at 10:02am PDT

Dont Let Go is a 2019 supernatural thriller from the same producers of “Get Out” as well as “Happy Death Day” and stars Storm Reid as Ashley Radcliffe and David Oyelowo as her nurturing uncle Jack Radcliffe. 

The film begins after Ashley and her parents are brutally murdered and a saddening David starts to receive calls from Ashley but the calls are coming in from the past. David then begins fighting in present time to uncover the mystery behind the murder so that he can save his family. The film’s main plot line kicks into high gear pretty early as we are introduced to our two central characters. Within the first 15 minutes of the film, it manages to showcase the chemistry and bond between Jack and Ashley, as we learn that her parents can sometimes be quite absent from her life.

View this post on Instagram

One chance to save her life. The race against the clock begins August 30. #DontLetGo

A post shared by Don’t Let Go (@dontletgomovie) on Aug 5, 2019 at 10:00am PDT

The film keeps livening up despite not showing the murder, leaving most of the story to be a guessing game which plays well for the overall suspense. As the film goes on, you can't help but feel an increasing rush of anxiety; never knowing how things will end or what will happen next. With twists and turns set-up throughout the film to keep you on the edge of your seat, this was definitely a great thriller to end your summer. 

View this post on Instagram

The race against time begins TONIGHT. Don’t miss #DontLetGo, starring @StormReid and @DavidOyelowo. Get tickets at the link in bio.

A post shared by Don’t Let Go (@dontletgomovie) on Aug 29, 2019 at 10:00am PDT

With emotional performances from the incredible Storm Reid as well as David Oyelowo, you can’t help but feel for these characters throughout all of the chaos they endure in this film. The performances managed to push the story to higher lengths, especially considering at certain points the movie pacing was considerably fact. Even with the fast paced structure, it was all brought together by the unique story line and interesting characters. 

View this post on Instagram

Check out this BTS moment with @StormReid and @BrianTyreeHenry -- always a good time on the #DontLetGo set! ?

A post shared by Don’t Let Go (@dontletgomovie) on Sep 4, 2019 at 10:18am PDT

While also starring the incredibly talented Brian Tyree Henry as Garret Radcliffe, Ashley's dad and David's brother, his scenes in the film, though pretty short, were a great chance to see his talent utilized even with a smaller role. As the movie went on, the supernatural aspect of it was definitely utilized in a great way as well not being overdone. It did not overshadow the plot but instead used itself as a great device to push the story along.

Although some things may not have been explained in the ending, it still proves to be a great film with a fresh story and amazing acting. It's safe to say Blumhouse continues to raise the bar when it comes to their films.

View this post on Instagram

See the movie that will have you asking, “Who did it?” over and over again. #DontLetGo is NOW PLAYING in theatres. Get tickets: Link in bio

A post shared by Don’t Let Go (@dontletgomovie) on Sep 1, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT

Go see Don't Let Go if you’re in the mood for a true supernatural thriller with twists and turns that will have you bouncing on the edge of your seat. Make sure you bring someone along with you so when it becomes too much for you, you can whisper to them “Don’t Let Go.”

Echo Grade: B

Share



Related Stories

IT Chapter Two film review

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay

The Lion King film review

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay

The Kitchen Film Review

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay


The Eastern Echo welcomes thoughtful discussion on all of our stories, but please keep comments civil and on-topic. Read our full guidelines here.


Most Popular


3/25/2023, 12:05pm

Weeklong concert series Funky Rivertown Fest debuting at Riverside Arts Center

By Layla McMurtrie / Editor-in-Chief

Local musician and recording studio owner David Roof hopes to bring unique original music to the community.


3/25/2023, 10:23am

Meet the candidates running for EMU Student Senate


3/29/2023, 8:00am

Women in art at EMU: Professor Amy Sacksteder


3/27/2023, 8:00am

Meet EMU Student Government Election Commissioner Terrill Oatman


Podcast


3/2/2023, 11:36am

TheBlockE Podcast: Episode 12 - MAC Tournament Controversy


2/18/2023, 4:41pm

TheBlockE Podcast: Episode 11 - WHAT'S GOING ON?!


2/12/2023, 2:39pm

Echo Interviews: Kings of Color President Dylan Hughey discusses Black History Month


2/12/2023, 2:32pm

The Block E Podcast: Super Bowl Sunday


Tweets by TheEasternEcho
Eastern Michigan Echo To Homepage
  • About
  • Jobs
  • Freelance
  • Submissions
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Distribution

All Rights Reserved

© Copyright 2023 The Eastern Echo

Powered by Solutions by The State News.