Street Gun

I could rate this higher than 5 if comparing it to other low-budget films, because it's pretty good in that category. I gave it a 5 because it overcomes its limitations to be... any good, but it does still suffer from a few flaws. As everyone has noted, the acting is so-so, and I'll add that the effects were not up to standard big-budget par either. Also, I can think of a few plot holes, if I wanna. LOL!

OTOH, I can't rate it too low because it held my interest and for the most part it was competently done, even good in places. Any movie that keeps me guessing will at least climb out of the basement, and this one goes beyond that. I cared, a little bit, about the characters, and wondered what would become of Joe in his quest for... whatever.

This has too much violence and blood for children, but adults looking for some cheap indie thrills in a film noir style should enjoy. Just take it for what it is.

I caught this film late at night on HBO. Talk about wooden acting, unbelievable plot, et al. Very little going in its favor. Skip it.

Considering this film cost less than a 1/4 million to make, it is extremely impressive. I read about it in the trades before I saw it. Yes, the acting is a little rough, but photography and writing is great and watch out for the ending. I can't help but compare it to Blood Simple. This Director, Travis Milloy (also the producer and writer) has real talent.

This came as a double sided disc with something else I wanted - but I sure could have done with not having it in my head. This super-cheap movie is super cheap in all departments, a wanna-be crime caper in the style all other wanna-be crime movies tend to go for. Every character is super nasty, not one even partly likable personality here. It plays like a grotty backyard movie made by someone who's watched one too many Italian westerns, along with gangster obsessed Scorsese, etc, pics. It also looks like all the movie makers like minded, gangster lovin' friends, have gathered around to share their 'big' time bad-ass movie dreams.

The result is a poor copy of other shows that were more popular than they deserved to be. A mean spirited, swear-fest nasty, that outstays it's welcome and deserves to be forgotten as fast as possible. Cinematographer Joel King has been around movie making long enough to pick-up a few good ideas but the bad editing robs most of his reasonable work of any real impact. The easily pleased movie geeks will last the distance but many others will blast it out of all memory (if they are foolish enough to let it get in there)

First off, I just want to say that this movie was excellent, given its low budget, and unknown actors. If you enjoy movies like Boondock Saints, Amongst Friends, you will like this film. The director, Travis Milloy, did such a wonderful job with the action sequences, as well as shooting on location all around Minnesota. Justin Pagel(the main character), just looked the part of a tough criminal who always got the job done, no matter what task he was assigned. Complete with trench coat, some basic hand-to-hand combat skills, ponytail, and a stainless 9mm Beretta, Joe Webster kept you on the edge of your seat.

As much as I enjoy the movie, it does have its share of flaws. The acting isn't really all that great, but the story, the action, and the ending(one of the craziest, unexpected endings I've ever seen!!!!!) really make this movie a pleasure to check out. Street Gun is the 'shiznit'!