HIM

 

         Not quite a sports film and not quite a horror film, "HIM" is just a horrible film. Directed by Justin Tipping, who also co-wrote it along with Skip Bronkie and Zack Akers, the film misses in every direction. 

          Tyriq Withers plays Cameron Cade, an up and coming quarterback who has a chance to sign with the Fictional San Antonio Saviors. After a very strange head injury almost ends his career, he is given the opportunity to train with "legendary" quarterback, Isaiah White at his remote compound. Marlon Wayans plays Isaiah White and he puts "Cam" through a rigorous and bizarre training regime. Mr. Withers shows much promise as an actor. It's just a shame his first starring role is in this mess.

           The film co-stars Julia Fox as Isaiah's wife, Tim Heidecker as Tom, Cam's agent, and comedian  Jim Jeffries as Marco, Isaiah's personal sports doctor.

          We never see an actual football game, only the training which borders on sickly sadistic and turns into a competition between the two men. Both actors are in amazing physical shape which is evident by the consistent, bordering on fetish, camera work of their topless bodies.

          The cost of greatness is played out against odd and violent rituals which never really make sense. Producer Jordan Peele dropped the ball on this one.