Andy (Hunter Cross), Jack (Chase Fein), and Moze (Steve Holm) are three Dartmouth college grads that have a little reunion at Andy’s cottage on Lake Michigan in Up on the Glass. Of course, things don’t go as smoothly as planned. Moze spends the entire trip either piss drunk or fighting with Andy, or both. Even as an adult, it seems like Jack and Andy have to spend a considerable amount of time babysitting him. Jack is a quiet drifter who is not only harboring a lot of anger, but pain as well. He is going from job to job and town to town, not establishing any roots. Life seems to be flying by and missing him. Then there is Andy, the most successful of the three and he makes sure they know it. On top of that, Andy is married to Liz (Chelsea Kurtz), the girl of Jack’s dreams.
Principe tries to mix things up with some interesting shots and music to really frame a scene or moment. Principe tries to keep the tension mounting with ominous music that seems to intensify. Add in rhythmic dripping water and the booming noises of a clock ticking and that can make anyone go crazy…right? Principe really hones in on Jack unraveling with these devices and highlights the torment he is going through. However, when the dust settles, Up on the Glass is a bland “thriller” that leaves a lot to be desired. You can go ahead and pass on this one and rewatch The Talented Mr. Ripley instead.