90 Feet From Home

90 Feet From Home is a 2019 movie directed by Brett Bentman and featuring renowned actors like Shawn Michaels, Eric Roberts, and Adam Hampton. The film is a dramatic-thriller that tells a heartrending story of abuse, redemption, and the demand for justice. Shawn Michaels, best known for his wrestling career with WWE, sheds his exciting ringside persona to step into the challenging character of "The Mutilator." Eric Roberts, known for his roles in movies like "The Dark Knight" and "The Expendables," plays a high-stakes character in the movie, contributing his dramatic talent to this intense story. Adam Hampton, a rising star, exhibits his acting prowess by playing the role of a former Major League Baseball player, Scott Conway.

The story unfolds in the dry and dusty suburbs of Texas, which adds a character of its own to the narrative. The film roughly divides into two timelines: the protagonist's childhood when he experiences home abuse, and the present-time where he battles the traumatic repercussions of his past.

Adam Hampton plays Scott Conway who, in his childhood, was a promising young aspiring baseball star. Being adopted at an early age by the Conway family, he and his elder adopted brother, Tommy dreamed of making it into the major leagues. However, their dreams were brutally crushed under the cruel, tyrant-like household run by their abusive step-father, Jimmy Devine. This role of their abusive and manipulative step-father is acutely performed by Eric Roberts, who brings life to the dark, twisted character in a haunting manner.

Switch to the present timeline, Scott Conway, is no longer the Major League Baseball heartthrob; instead, he has become a burnt-out retired player who is struggling to move past his tormenting past. On the other hand, his step-father—Jimmy Devine, played by Eric Roberts—is released from prison, creating tension in the story.

Scott is stuck, simmering with rage and haunted by his childhood's ugly memories. Each character's life has been deeply affected by the monstrous actions of Jimmy Devine. Hence, when Scott finds out about the release of his tormentor, he decides to return home, stir the past and seek justice for him, his brother and others who suffered under Jimmy.

Shawn Michaels plays the role of a character who is known as 'The Mutilator', a mystifying person who is closely tied with Scott Conway's past and present. He is central to the unfolding drama and holds the potential to turn around the storyline.

Brett Bentman, notably recognized for his cinematography and directing skills, has told the poignant tale of 90 Feet From Home with great precision and honesty. It is a response to the widespread issue of domestic violence. Bentman portrays the story with a great deal of seriousness, and the performances of the actors enrich this narrative with a powerful emotional resonance. The movie takes its audiences on a roller-coaster ride of intense emotions and keeps them on their toes until the end.

90 Feet From Home may not be a light-hearted film but it is certainly worth watching because it addresses a major societal concern and portrays the plights of victims enduring domestic abuse. The plot is presented with great sensitivity and rawness, making the narrative even more compelling. The actors execute their respective roles with brilliant performance, each adding value to the story.

Featuring the struggles on a baseball field as well as the fight within a dysfunctional family, 90 Feet From Home is a story about reckoning with the past, seeking justice, and trying to heal from lifelong trauma. This movie brilliantly reflects the harsh realities of life and impresses upon its audience the need to break the silence and confront the abuse. It is a must-watch film for those who appreciate intense storylines and stellar acting performances.