If I were creating a checklist of elements that instantly attract me to a movie, “Slingshot” would tick an awful lot of my boxes. Sci-fi? Check. Psychological thriller? Check. A couple of excellent actors in leading roles? Double check. There’s a lot about this movie that appeals to me.
So, I’m a little surprised I totally missed this movie in theatres last summer. Fortunately, it’s just arrived on Prime Video, and this time I didn’t miss the memo. However, I’m even more surprised to see that the critics were not very kind to this sci-fi flick. In fact, its Rotten Tomatoes score is poor. But after watching it for myself, I think the critics were a bit harsh on this thriller starring Casey Affleck and Laurence Fishburne.
