CPIFF 2025 Indie Film Review
Link to Review: https://onefilmfan.com/cpiff-2025-indie-film-review-justice-devil-a-tale-of-tragic-loss-bitter-revenge-and-the-weight-of-conscious/
Justice Devil continues to resonate with audiences and critics alike, receiving a 4-star review from OneFilmFan.com, a respected voice in independent film criticism and a frequent reviewer of selections from the Crown Point International Film Festival (CPIFF). The Ohio-based critic, known for thoughtful and in-depth analysis, praised the film’s unflinching portrayal of justice, sacrifice, and the human cost of revenge.
In this thoughtful CPIFF 2025 review, Justice Devil is described as:
“A striking first effort—unwavering, uncompromising, unrelenting, and steadfast in its purpose to illustrate, at its core, good prevailing over evil, though not always without the sacrifice of spirit, mind, and soul... Violence is NEVER the true answer. Real justice is right, needed, and far too often not achieved. May we strive to always take a higher path and hope that those responsible for heinous acts will get what’s coming, but in ways that don’t cost US who we are.
Excerpt below captures both the emotional intensity of Ellen’s arc and the strength of Ris Low Yi Min’s compelling performance:
“Encountering the weight of her own choices, some completely innocent in initial nature, as she pushes to get her own idea of reparations from those who took from her all that she loved, Ellen’s path will prove to be an exercise in what the real ramifications are for pursuing it all in the manner she is. She’s a character you, of course, more than can’t help but root for, empathy for her inward and outward strife unquestionably strong. Yi Min’s performance just oozes with energy and intentionality that befits the character of Ellen solidly.
Justice Devil leaves its mark not just through its raw storytelling, but through the strength of its performances, direction, and the moral complexity it dares to confront. As the film continues to receive recognition on the international festival circuit, reviews like this one reaffirm its impact and relevance. Thank you for joining us in revisiting this powerful moment from CPIFF 2025 — where indie cinema once again proved its power to move, challenge, and inspire.