Ordinary Days

Ordinary Days is a captivating drama and mystery movie directed by the talented Jordan Canning and Renuka Jeyapalan. Released in 2017, the movie features a star-studded cast including Jacqueline Byers, Michael Xavier, Torri Higginson, among others.

The plot of Ordinary Days revolves around a regular, average couple, Cara Cook and Glen Martin, played convincingly by Jacqueline Byers and Michael Xavier. The narrative delves into their lives, digging deep into the mundane routines that encapsulate their existence and the intricate elements that piece their relationship. But, the Ordinary Days has more to offer than a peek into daily routines and lover's squabbles.

When Cara mysteriously vanishes, seemingly without a trace, Glen is left to piece together the clues and embark on a desperate quest to find his beloved. As time goes on, he realizes that the task is not as simple as he'd initially thought. Meanwhile, Torri Higginson in the role of a dedicated police detective takes on the case, committed to solving the perplexing mystery of Cara's disappearance. The narrative perplexingly segues into an intelligent, labyrinthine mystery that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

Ordinary Days engages the audience by presenting a riveting narrative composed of three different vantage points: before the incident, the search for Cara and the investigation process. The mystery of a simple woman's disappearance becomes a puzzle that has everyone – from the police to the viewers – hypothesizing, guessing, and constantly reevaluating their deductions. As the story unfolds, it becomes increasingly apparent that the discovery of what happened to Cara may lay bare larger, darker secrets surrounding her ordinary life.

However, the film is not just a mystery thriller but also chronicles the roller coaster of human emotions, relationships, and interactions. It examines myriad themes ranging from love, companionship, heartbreak, detachment, fear, courage and resilience to hope in the backdrop of the gripping mystery plot, thus stimulating the audience's intellect and emotions.

The encapsulating performances by the lead cast, including Jacqueline Byers portraying the ordinary woman with an extraordinary story and Michael Xavier, portraying the desperate lover and helpless suspect amplifies the overall appeal of the movie. Torri Higginson also brings a strong character arc with her portrayal as a hard-nosed, astute detective unravelling the mystery and navigating the perplexing labyrinths of human nature and deception.

The narrative is beautified with visually striking cinematography, capturing the essence of 'ordinary days'. The filmmakers employ effective visual storytelling to augment the plot and keep viewers engaged, often baiting the audience's anticipation with subtle hints and allusions about the impending mystery and its subsequent unravelment.

The musical score of Ordinary Days further accentuates the scenario, evoking a range of emotions in the viewers as and when the scenes demand. From the tense moments of Cara's search and subsequent investigation to the emotive reflections of the central characters, the soundtrack profoundly harmonizes with the theme of the movie.

Critics have praised Ordinary Days for its tight narrative, solid performances, and cinematographically attractive visuals capturing the humdrum and turmoil of the concept of an 'ordinary' day. From heart-touching moments to nerve-wracking scenes, the film effectively strings together a compelling narrative that captivates the viewer throughout its runtime.

The direction also deserves accolades for the brilliant execution of the storyline, the smooth transition between different perspectives and time frames maintaining the suspense and a continuous flow of the narrative, and carving relatable characters whose simplicity becomes the film's soul.

In conclusion, Ordinary Days serves up a mesmerizing intersections of a drama, mystery and thriller. The multi-layered narrative skillfully combines the suspense of a crime investigation with a deep dive into human relationships and hidden layers of seemingly regular lives. The astounding performances by the cast, the captivating plot, and the beautiful cinematography make for an enticing watch that will leave the audience pondering long after the film has ended.