Works because of the collective commitment to the magical realism on-screen. Chatwin and Howey are the most valuable players, giving truly inspired physical performances.

Although it never quite lives up to the satirical possibilities of its high-concept premise, Unleashed delivers some mildly enjoyable laughs thanks to its engaging female lead and the exuberantly physical performances of her co-stars.

An inoffensive Hallmark card of an indie comedy, as indifferently intended by the sender as it is regarded by the recipient.

The delightfully offbeat premise is without question the film's greatest strength. Too bad it's destined to spend most of its short shelf life touring the small-scale film festival circuit.