Indie Film of Note: "Come Together"

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Come Together Review in Variety By Ken Eisener from late 2001

Promising young talents shine brightly in "Come Together," a smart,stylish dramedy that playfully examines the detritus of a failed relationship. Well-shot DV effort provides a breakout role for Tygh Runyan, who has already done several offbeat indies but here suggests enough sizzle and subtlety to pilot a much glossier vehicle.

The compact, dark-browed Runyan plays Ewan, a diffident Easterner hitting the West Coast to attend the wedding of his ex, Charlotte (Laura Harris, who also produced). He's still pining for the blond-haired looker, and flashbacks show how he muffed their big amour. Now he's working on an extremely vague plan to win her back, although locking horns with her smarmy new fiance (Russell Porter) doesn't seem to be a well-considered part of it.

Underage Amy (winsome Eryn Collins) complicates things when she shows up at his temporary digs looking for the tenant on vacation. Now she won't go away.

The helmer's script is refreshingly nonjudgmental about where these relationships are going, and they go to unpredictable places. But despite lots of screen time, the central dynamic between Ewan and Charlotte is never quite clear. Macpherson seems content to let Harris -- who habitually whispers her lines -- tilt her head and give off sullen and soulful glares when direct conversation is needed by both Ewan and the audience.

The peripherals are all solid, however, thanks to a strong supporting cast and clever use of unrecognizable Vancouver locations. Smooth editing goes for maximum contrast in rich color schemes, supported by good combo of electronic and alt-rock music. Opening credits are unusually well designed for such a low-budget special, and short running time is just right.

Running time: 80 minutes