Synopsis:

The plot for Arc centers around a former cop named Paris who was unable to live in the shadow of his father a police officer who died in the line of duty. To rebel against his father Paris left the law enforcement behind and turned to a life of crime as a drug dealer. Just like his father before him Paris becomes obsessed with a case (a boy who was abducted). Already a shell of his former self a heavily drug medicated Paris loses himself as he searches frantically for the missing boy. He slowly starts to uncover facts about whom and why the young boy was kidnapped. The closer he gets to the truth the more he realizes his own involvement and those who are close to him, involvement in the young boy’s abduction.

The evolution of Paris’s journey is well paced and the film’s conclusion is very satisfying. Also there are just enough twists and turns to keep things interesting without giving away the meat of the mystery. The film features stylish direction that perfectly captures Paris’s state of mind. Another one of this film’s strength’s is its wonderful cast of colorful characters who are appropriately just as dysfunctional as Paris. All of the performances in the film are very good, especially Peter Facinelli in the role of Paris. Even at his lowest most despicable moment it is easy to sympathize with Paris because of Peter Facinelli’s remarkable performance.  Without a doubt the best part of Arc is watching Peter Facinelli immerse himself in his performance as Paris. Another performance of note is Simone Moore in the role of Maya Gibbs a prostitute who befriends Paris. Ultimately Arc is a powerful tale about obsession and redemption.