Overview: When an ambiguously intentioned masked man (James Parks, The Hateful Eight) kidnaps a drug addicted punk singer (Liv Roush, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot), it triggers a police investigation headed by Detective Charles Dobson (Ralph Garman, Ted) as well as a media circus.

Blu-ray Verdict: Having just watched this film last night, and knowing beforehand that it was shot by a five person team (primarily) in September 2020 (during the height of Covid), I have to say that just added to my overall happiness in reporting that Wrong Reasons is a doozy of a film!

A slow burn, and yet one that when it catches, trust me it catches, complete with a dutiful, and rather thematic lineage, the film is actually split into two distinctly different story lines. And although they are separate from one another, they are still linked, and go a long way to show up the relationships founded and thusly cultivated on both sides.

The plot itself is a one trick pony, sure, but what writer/director Josh Roush dies is balance it out with not only a solid chunk of acting (from both the known and the unknown actors on parade), but brings forth what can only be described as a stunning enjoyable, throwback indie-punk flick.

The story revolves around Kat Oden (Liv Roush), a punk rocker whose life, and subsequently her career, has slid downward due to bad relationships and, most importantly, daily heroin injections. Having just injected herself, and still upright on her couch, a masked man (James Parks) shuffles up behind her, puts a bag over her head, and abducts her.

On the other side of the building cinematic dialogue, we are introduced to Detective Dobson (Ralph Garman), a slow burner unto himself also, he is put onto her case - one that is now making news around the world.

Now, I obviously won’t go into too much detail about the murky waters that are provided thereafter for both sides, but I will say that our known kidnapper might well be only committing such a heinous crime due to, well, an ulterior motive, albeit one that the our hero Detective is oblivious to and, most likely, might not even give a damn about!

From Executive Producer Kevin Smith (Clerks III), WRONG REASONS marks the narrative feature debut from director Josh Roush (Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks) and features an all-star supporting cast that includes Teresa Ruiz (The Marksman), David Koechner (Anchorman) Daniel Roebuck (The Fugitive), Keith Coogan (Adventures in Babysitting) and introducing Liv Roush (in her first starring role) along with a killer punk rock soundtrack that includes Tim Armstrong, L7, Black Flag, The Wipers, Channel 3, William Elliott Whitmore, The Unseen, Bi-Product and more!

Special Features:
Introduction by Kevin Smith
Commentary with Director Josh Roush, Co-Producer Matt Rowbottom, Composer Cam Mosavian and Star Liv Roush
Commentary with Director Josh Roush and Executive Producer Kevin Smith
Q & A with Writer / Director Josh Roush, Producer / Star Live Roush moderated by Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman
Deleted Scenes & Outtakes
Original Theatrical Trailer
Short Film from Director Josh Roush: “Idiot Cops”
Optional English Subtitles
Reversible Artwork

Kevin Smith Presents: Wrong Reasons (Trailer) Starring Ralph Garman, David Koechner, and Teresa Ruiz