Against All Odds Review: A Fit for Indie Time-Loop Fans

This Against All Odds review looks at a small, ambitious indie sequel with a big idea: what happens when someone keeps rewriting time and the universe finally pushes back? Jack Faith writes, directs and stars in this 70-minute action drama, which continues the story begun in Try That Again.

It is a lean film with modest means, but it knows what it wants to say about choices and consequences.

Against All Odds Review: The Story So Far (No Spoilers)

The Against All Odds plot picks up with Jason, played by Faith, dealing with the fallout of his repeated manipulations of time. Each change he made had a cost, and now those ripples are coming back at him. Hunting him is Xaldin, an enforcer of the natural order who treats time like a law that must be upheld.

Jason is not alone. Jocelyn and a bartender named Lexian stand with him. Lexian belongs to a supernatural group called the Pristines, and her powers have been stripped away by her tyrannical boss, which leaves her mortal and exposed. The trio must outwit their pursuer and face what their past choices have set in motion.

The film is billed as a sequel, so newcomers may feel a little behind at first. The setup is clear enough to follow, though, and the chase structure keeps things moving. The tagline, "Who do you want to be?", frames the whole story as a question of character as much as survival.

What Works in Against All Odds

The central idea is the film's biggest strength. Time travel stories often treat changing the past as a game, but here every decision carries weight. That gives even simple scenes a sense of stakes.

The short runtime also helps. At 70 minutes, the film does not overstay its welcome, and the pursuit by Xaldin gives it a steady engine. There is little padding.

A Clear Hero-Versus-Order Conflict

Xaldin is a neat antagonist for this kind of story. He is not a villain driven by greed. He is an enforcer who believes he is protecting how things should be, and that makes the conflict more interesting than a standard chase.

Fans of action dramas that put ideas ahead of spectacle will find something to like. If you enjoy genre fare in that vein, our action movie reviews cover plenty of similar picks.

Against All Odds Cast and Performances

The Against All Odds cast is led by Jack Faith as Jason, with RayJay Serrano as the relentless Xaldin. Rachel Gallagher plays Amy, Millie Rose Evans plays Lexian, Anthony Ficco plays Murphy and Rachel Paige plays Jocelyn.

Faith carries the film with the commitment of someone who clearly cares about the material. Serrano has the job of making Xaldin feel unstoppable, and the role gives him a strong, focused presence. Evans brings a guarded energy to Lexian, a character who has lost her powers and her place.

As with many independent productions, the performances can be uneven from scene to scene. The sincerity is easy to see, even when the polish is not.

Where Against All Odds Stumbles

This is a low-budget sequel, and it shows. Some scenes feel stretched across limited resources, and the action does not always have the punch the premise promises. Viewers expecting large-scale set pieces should adjust their expectations.

Newcomers may also struggle. A lot of the emotional weight comes from Jason's history in Try That Again, and the film does not always pause to explain it. A little more setup would have helped first-time viewers.

Finally, the compact runtime means some ideas get only a quick pass. The rules of time manipulation and the Pristines could use more room to breathe.

Is Against All Odds Worth Watching?

Yes, if you like small-scale, idea-driven sci-fi and want to support independent filmmaking. It is short, earnest and built around a hook that holds your attention.

Public scores are thin but lean positive. IMDb sits at 6.5/10, and a handful of audience ratings elsewhere are warm, though the sample sizes are tiny. Treat those numbers as a rough signal, not a verdict.

If you have not seen Try That Again, watch it first. The sequel works best as a continuation. You can check the film's IMDb page for the latest ratings and credits, and it also sits comfortably alongside other drama movie reviews on this site.

Who Will Enjoy Against All Odds

• Fans of Try That Again who want to see Jason's story continue.

• Viewers who like time-manipulation stories built on consequences.

• Indie film supporters who value ambition over polish.

If you want something with a bigger budget and a scarier chase, our review of Afterburn offers a different kind of action ride.