Unleashed (2016)

Watched on Netflix 01/21/2018


Absolutely never heard of this movie. I was roaming around Netflix trying to find something, actually anything, that might prove to be of interest. I noticed an image of Kate Micucci whose work in acting, comedy and singing that I have always admired. I gave this film a chance and have no regrets. This is a funny and smart comedy.

Unleashed tells the story about an app designer who after a personal/job catastrophe, decides to remake her life by adopting a dog and a cat, then moving all three of them to California (San Francisco) from Minnesota. Completely filmed in the San Francisco Bay area, this is a bright film from its cinematography, characters, soundtrack and editing.  Its category is a comedy, with a heavy dose of fantasy, but with clever, funny dialogue. All characters were well-cast and believably acted. The standouts were Justin Chatwin (as Diego), Kate Micucci (as Emma) and Hana Mae Lee (as Nina). The director, Finn Taylor is also listed as the writer, Mr. Taylor succeeds in both jobs. Accept the fantasy to stay and to be rewarded by the cast's performance.