Eyeball Eddie

100's original entertainment. I wish this film went on for 3 or 4 times the length. It's funny and heartwarming. I borrowed this DVD from a friend who went to USC film school. I think the film was made there. I highly recommend that any film student see this film. I am a film student in Florida and I don't know how they made this with no budget and student fascilities. All of the camera angles were really fresh and the ACTING WAS AMAZING. The little boy who plays Eddie Eyeball was sen-freakin-sational!!

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This film captivated me from the first few minutes - and when it ended, I wished it could have been longer. The film's storyline had all the necessary components to a great plot - a classic tale about finding oneself and the courage needed to do so. In that regard, I guess most everyone can relate to this film in some way. It was a feel-good and yet believable comedy at times, and the "loser" ended up truly finding himself. But the storyline was only part of what made this film interesting. What made this great story into an excellent film was the choreography, intriguing angles and lighting, and great music to complement the scenes.

I thought this movie was great! It was cute, creative, and just plain fun to watch. The movie is a short, but it has a great cast. Appearances by Lex Luther, Harv from Critters, and starring the nerdy kid from Freaks and Geeks. Plus it was all done on DV and it looks amazing! I highly recommend anyone watching this movie if they can get their hands on it. I saw it at a film festival at USC and I was completely inspired. I got to watch it with my parents. My mom was kind of grossed out, but my dad and I laughed the entire time! Sure wish my wrestling team had the advantage that Eddie's high school had. They movie was great, no doubt about it. Definitely a 10!

"Eyeball Eddie" has a great plot, but it is also really well done. Its a great short film, with some really great technique. The cinematography and editing, as well as lighting and set design work was really well done and very fitting. "Eyeball Eddie" is about a high school wrestler on his wrestling team, trying to find his place in the fickle high school world. Its inspiring and a "feel good" movie, but it doesn't mean it fits all of the clichés that go with typical "feel good" movies. I recommend it to anyone who has a 1/2 hr to spare and is interested in films. This was recommended to me as a really cute, well done short film, and it has lived up to its recommendation! The almost gritty quality of the film really lends itself to the high school experience - like in high school, things aren't perfect, but are often awkward and unpleasant. The ending is a bit too cliché, but tolerable in view of the whole film.

I saw this film at the Stony Brook Film Festival. Martin Starr of Freaks and Geeks fame gives an incredible performance. He plays, Eddie Malick, a weak insecure high school wrestler with a prosthetic eye. However, when his eye accidentally pops out during a match, Eddie seizes the moment, pins his shocked opponent and suddenly realizes that the strategy for winning sits in his eye. I hope to see more of Martin Starr in the future. M. Emmet Walsh, who has been in many films through the years, gives a good performance as Eddie's coach. Mr. Walsh has played a coach in the past and I can see why director Elizabeth Allen wanted him in this role. Elizabeth Allen does a great job in directing her first film. Veteran director Cary Fleder must be proud of Ms. Allan's work since it appears he has been a mentor of hers. On a personal note, it is good to see another Ward Melville graduate doing so well, especially in the world of film.