Watch Fairfield Road
- TV-PG
- 2010
- 1 hr 29 min
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6.0 (936)
Fairfield Road is a 2010 movie directed by David Weaver and starring Jesse Metcalfe, Natalie Lisinska, and Derek McGrath. It is a political thriller that tells the story of a young political strategist named Noah McManus who gets caught up in a conspiracy to rig the Canadian national election. Noah is a young and ambitious political strategist who has just moved to Ottawa from the United States. He is hired by a Canadian political party to help them win a crucial by-election in Fairfield Road, a conservative riding near Ottawa. Noah is confident that he can swing the election in his party's favor by using his skills as a campaign strategist. However, things start to unravel when he notices that the election is being manipulated by powerful forces that are trying to rig the result in favor of the incumbent party.
Noah becomes suspicious of the situation after witnessing suspicious activities and timing of the events. He starts investigating and unravels a bigger plan to destabilize the government by challenging its legitimate outcomes. Noah's probing ultimately puts him in danger as his investigations lead him to cross the path of the conspirators who would stop at nothing to get rid of him. With the help of a sympathetic journalist, and a local campaign volunteer, who all share his concern, he starts widening his search and finds out that the conspiracy is much more significant than what he originally thought.
As he digs deeper, Noah realizes that his life is in danger as they try to silence him and prevent his findings from going public. He becomes embroiled in danger but decides to go against the powerful forces and stand on the right side of justice.
Fairfield Road is a well-executed thriller that keeps the viewers engaged right from the start. It establishes the main character, Noah, and his mission effectively and paints a clear picture of the Canadian political landscape. The pacing of the movie is just right - it sets up the conspiracies meticulously before launching the viewer into action-packed scenes.
The acting performances are also top-notch. Jesse Metcalfe plays the role of Noah McManus with great maturity, portraying him as both intelligent and resourceful. He manages to convey the weight of the situation effectively, and his character grows in stature as the movie progresses. Natalie Lisinska plays the journalist named Samantha whose character is essential to the story's unfolding. Derek McGrath as Mr. Rideau, the campaign manager, plays his role with great agility, and his character fits perfectly into the storyline.
The movie's cinematography is also commendable, and the locations used are convincing and add to the movie's authenticity. The background score is subtle but effective, enhancing the thriller theme without going over the top.
In summary, Fairfield Road is an excellent political thriller for those who enjoy the genre. It is well-acted, well-paced and has a story that grips the audience's attention until the end. The political landscape used as the movie's backdrop is realistic and well-executed, making the storyline believable. Despite being a decade old, the movie still holds up well and is an enjoyable watch.
Fairfield Road is a 2010 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0.