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Written by Richard Propes
The Independent Critic

In Target List, five researchers announce a ground-breaking cure for cancer. It doesn’t take long for them to realize that there’s some, I’m looking at you big pharma, who aren’t particularly happy about this discovery and will do whatever it takes to stop it. Targeted by assassins, two researchers survive their attacks but quickly find themselves on the run and being framed for the crimes against their peers.

An action suspense with surprisingly effective comic moments, Target List soars on the strength of co-leads Rachel Alig, as Donna, and Justin Ray as Clyde. The two possess such a marvelous chemistry that you can’t help but want to see them work together over and over and over again. Alig, whose work I’ve previously seen in Last Call at Murray’s, is an absolute spot-on delight as Donna with an ability to pull off the necessary balance of action, drama, and somewhat quirky humor. Alig adds a layer of emotional resonance that makes you realize that even while you’re laughing there’s definitely some seriousness going on in the film’s messaging.

Justin Ray similarly shines as Clyde, whose aura constantly reads as “in way over my head” but never in a caricaturish way. Ray’s impeccable timing alongside Alig is a joy to watch throughout. Ray’s won several acting awards on the ultra-indie fest circuit over the years and I’ll never forget his Attack of the Killer Donuts.

Seriously, go look it up. I swear.