Sew Torn

Macdonald nestles Run Lola Run’s loop-like structure inside a cozy crime thriller, the type that comes heavily armed with a sense of whimsy, if a bit subdued.

Like the thread contraptions and what little sewing we see, the comedy is a bit, well, threadbare, while the full garment of the film lacks the finishing on the seams that would make it satisfying and professional-looking.

Some will thrill to the film’s silliness, others may find it a joke stretched beyond elasticity, but it’ll have many putting a pin in Macdonald’s name.

'Pushing Daisies' meets 'Run Lola Run' — you won't want to miss this quirky crime comedy.

With its inventive storytelling, standout performance, and thrilling direction, Sew Torn is a discovery audiences won’t soon forget.

In a world of generic action thrillers, Sew Torn is a breath of fresh air, a take on a well-worn genre that isn’t afraid to get a little weird with it.

While Connolly is great as the resourceful dressmaker, it’s the supporting ensemble of weird and wonderful characters which makes Sew Torn shine.

A strong turn from Irish actor John Lynch as the head gangster, a genuine sense of style, and a satisfying ending sugar the pill.

How, exactly, could a film be so closely themed around, of all things, seamstressing? Well, it is. It really, really is. It’s also a varied, funny crime drama which manages to incorporate elements of existential fantasy along the way.

The film ends up weaving an overly-complicated narrative web however it is still a pretty darn good time.