Walk Away from Love

Walk Away from Love is a captivating 2017 film that combines romance and drama in a beautifully balanced and heartfelt narrative. The film is helmed by director Christopher Nolen and features an impressive cast including Noree Victoria, Brad James, and Robert Christopher Riley, all of whom deliver stellar performances to bring the story to life.

The film tells the tale of a fierce and successful corporate lawyer named Micah Jones, played by the talented Noree Victoria. Known for striking terror in the courtroom with her knowledge of the law, keen sense of judgement and a prowess for winning cases, Micah's life takes an unexpected turn. On the brink of making partner and achieving professional heights, she suddenly decides to walk away. Deciding to prioritize her heart over her career, she contemplates reconciling with her estranged boyfriend, her college sweetheart.

Brad James plays the role of an artist and Micah’s ex lover, Nick Johnson. After their decade-long separation filled with a mix of broken promises, shattered dreams, and heartache, he tries to convince Micah that their love story has not ended. He’s a free-spirited creative soul who sees life as an art canvas, as unconventional as they come, quite opposite from Micah's hard-hitting, compartmentalized approach to life.

Robert Christopher Riley features as Michael Simmons, a prime example of a gentleman and Micah's current love interest. As an ambitious and successful businessman, his vision of a perfect life aligns with Micah's professional aspirations. However, Michael's love for Micah is tainted with manipulation and control. Micah finds herself torn between the past and present, the familiar and the uncertain, love and career.

This film beautifully explores the complexities of love and how past relationships can dramatically affect the present. It highlights the age-old dilemma faced by many working women: the balance of career, love, and personal happiness. Interestingly, the film also delves into the interpretation of love from both Micah and Nick's perspectives. While Micah looks at love as a hurdle hindering her road to success, patently drawing boundaries between her professional and personal life, Nick sees love as the essence of life.

Walk Away from Love also raises pertinent questions about love, loyalty, and life choices. It adeptly combines elements of love, bromance, regret, and self-discovery. The storyline is adorned with scenarios that progressively reveal the characters' backgrounds, their failings and triumphs, likes and dislikes - all the nuances that make them unique individuals. However, as much as it is about the romantic relationship between Micah and Nick, it's equally about Micah's inner journey, her quest for happiness, true love, and her struggle to reconcile her heart with her ambition.

The film is further enriched by its supporting cast, who provide an additional layer of creativity to the storyline. Brely Evans as Yolanda Brown, Eva Marcille as Shonda Smith and introducing Jessica E. Laura, all contribute adding depth to the themes addressed in the film.

Apart from the riveting narrative, performances, and well-developed characters, the film also benefits from its technical aspects. The cinematography is aesthetically pleasing, capturing the emotions and atmosphere of the scenes impeccably. The film's somber color palette reflects the mood of the tale, and the editing keeps the pacing steady, ensuring viewers stay engaged in the narrative unfold.

Overall, Walk Away from Love is an entertaining watch that offers more than just a simple romance. It features strong performances, a thought-provoking storyline, and a soul-searching journey of a woman who is trying to find her path in the world. Whether she will choose her career, the love of her past, or the love of her present forms the intriguing crux of this engaging film.