Cherry Crush

Cherry Crush is a 2007 thriller film, directed by Nicholas DiBella, which showcases the life of a teenager, Jordan Wells, played by Nikki Reed, who moves to a small town with her widowed father, and becomes involved with her school's basketball team's star player, Declan Glass, played by Jonathan Tucker.

At the beginning of the movie, Jordan is shown as an ambitious student who is passionate about photography. She is an independent character who longs for a change in her life after the death of her mother. She sees her father's offer of moving to a remote Montana town as an opportunity to pursue her dreams.

Upon reaching their new home, Jordan enrolls in the local high school and quickly becomes smitten with Declan Glass, a popular yet troubled basketball player. They develop a flirtation, which also blooms into a romantic relationship. However, Declan is not open about his feelings towards Jordan, and his behavior begins to become more erratic as the movie progresses.

After Jordan photographs one of Declan's games, she discovers that he may be involved in a violent crime that she feels compelled to uncover. Her determination to uncover the truth about Declan and her growing feelings for him collide in a complicated web of deceit and murder.

As Jordan becomes more involved in the investigation, she starts to uncover dangerous secrets about Declan's past and the seemingly picture-perfect lives of their town's affluent residents. She learns of a game they play called 'Cherry Crush.' It's a dangerous game, where the boys of the school compete to see who can sleep with the most virgins.

As Jordan's suspicions increase, she finds herself struggling to balance her desire to uncover the truth with her attraction to Declan, all while avoiding becoming involved in the dangerous high stakes of Cherry Crush. She is left to deal with the complexities of love, obsession, familial relationships, and unraveling the truth about a town built on lies and deceit.

Nikki Reed's portrayal of Jordan is strong and convincing; she brings a level of vulnerability to her role, making her character relatable and likable. Jonathan Tucker's performance as the troubled Declan Glass is intense and well-executed, adding a layer of complexity to his character's motivations.

Overall, Cherry Crush is an engaging and enthralling thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. The film's direction and acting are its main strengths, but the suspenseful plot and endless twists and turns keep it engaging till the end. It's a film that offers a glimpse into the world of high school drama, the struggles of adolescent life, and the dangers that lurk behind the facade of public reputation.