I think if you give it a chance, you will find yourself being drawn into the story. Several scenes were actually shot on location which is an extravagant rarity for a low-budget film. While I admit that some may be put off by the sheer amount of dialogue, I can't emphasize enough how impressed I was with the production value that is evident here: the acting, editing, and direction was exceptional. She does a seamless job of taking us through the character's transformation: for good or for ill, I will leave you to the film to find out. Lewis portrays a young woman who is independent enough to strike out on her own in pursuit of an uncertain career and to speak her mind clearly and yet, she manages to convey the vulnerability of someone who is running away to find herself. Because this film is essentially the conversation that occurs between two characters who meet while flying to the same destination, its very survival as a work of art depends on the actors providing the extra magic that allows us to identify with them and be entertained by their evolving relationship. (Since APS is a sequel, perhaps the flashback scene was taken directly from the earlier movie - I have not seen that film so I don't know.) I was impressed with the lead actors, especially Ruby Marie Lewis as Sarah. Except for the opening flashback scene where the sound and video quality were not of the same quality as the rest of the film, the current title is a good example of this. The availability of high-quality, low-cost technology is allowing more and more artists to create films of good production quality. I have watched thousands of movies - secular and Christian - over the years and this is an exciting time for Christian independent filmmakers.
I should point out I have a bias in favor of APS because of my personal beliefs. This is important because many films, Christian films especially, fall into the category where the final act can be predicted in the first 5 minutes. While portraying a fairly straightforward and simple plot, the writer/director does a good job of hiding the planted seeds which will blossom into the film's eventual payoffs.
Another Perfect Stranger is very much a dialogue-driven film.
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