Puncture (2011)
R - rating

Seen on Netflix 07/31/2016, based on a true story


While not widely known, this is an important film. I heard about this film from a Collider Movie News video on YouTube (via Mark Ellis).  I almost bailed on this film several times, not due to the acting, directing, editing, soundtrack or dialogue which were all expertly done.  My reasons were my own weakness.  This film takes a very explicit view of an addict and of a corporate coverup. While I knew Chris Evans (as Mike Weiss both a brilliant attorney and an addict with a very stupid sense of eventual damage from illegal and prescription drugs) from the Avenger/Captain America films, I had no idea the scope of his talents. The performance of Chris Evans elevates this movie from the usual disease/persecuted small guy-type melodrama, to a affecting drama.  The end credits give some closure to this story (based on a true case).  I recommend this movie to those interested in stories with legal and investigative themes. I would love to make this movie mandatory screening for the USA congress and senate along with WHO (World Health Organization) . This film is is not a stuffy sterile story, but one with the ability to keep the viewer riveted to the screen.