The Watchman's Canoe

Although the synopsis sounded interesting and I believed the story held promise, it proved to be a rather bitter disappointment.

I recognized Adam Beach's name, having seen him in a couple of other Native American-themed stories. His earlier performances always seem forced and unnatural, and this time was no different. The other actors were less familiar to me, and even less believable in their roles. The story was disjointed at best. Some of the photography/cinematography was good - it was filmed in Coo's Bay, Oregon after all - and the music neither enhanced nor interfered with the production.

The young girl who Is, presumably, poised to become her generation's "watchman," is bullied relentlessly. The scenes that should help us to understand her destiny are shot in semi-darkness; they come across as inauthentic and unnecessarily vague.

I would truly love to give this a higher rating, but, alas, I cannot.