Move Me No Mountain

Following Jenna, the lead character after her daughter's accidental death it is pretty easy to root for and develop empathy for her journey into homelessness. I found Jenna's character very believable having worked around homeless ministries in the past and her gradual descent isn't overall graphic or overtly trying to showcase every single trait or obstacle that homeless people (or "street friends" as we know them) face on a daily basis.

A few background characters could have done with less wooden performances but otherwise the cast were solid and engaging throughout the film. Pacing was good and it didn't seem to drop any of its rhythm despite jumping back and forth between the pre-Jenna story and the homeless Jenna.

The cinematography is with out a doubt a high point with good artistic choices in locations, lighting and colour, and while there is a fair amount of narration from Jenna, its hard to be distracted by any of it.

Overall 'Move Me No Mountain" is a very engaging film, which compelled me to want to see both a redemptive ending for Jenna as a character and a climax to the overall story. Definitely worth watching.

I've never seen an independent movie set in Las Vegas. What we think of Las Vegas is upended in this empathetic and moving film about one woman's journey from personal tragedy to becoming houseless.

The locations are really impressive and add a lot of character to the story. The cinematography is equally impressive and brings the characters, story, and emotional arc to life.

The story jumps back and forth in time which was confusing at first but then really started to work for me.

Performances are decent overall and the lead actor settles into the role as the film progresses. There are some really nice moments overall.

At times melancholic and other times surreal, this is a solid movie that shines a light on how some may become houseless. It's a sad story but I'm glad there was a happy ending full of hope.

This is a story about Jenna, a successful mom and real estate agent whose life is turned upside down by a tragic incident. Basically, we watch in relatable horror as she spirals out of control and into the underbelly homeless world of Las Vegas. Many scenes are gritty, stark and most importantly, and painfully, very real. At times, you feel so bad it becomes hard to watch, but like Jenna, there is something deep inside that keeps her living and you watching. I think deep inside, just about everyone has a kindle of love waiting to ignite. Some have a raging fire, others soaked in shame and barely surviving. Jenna teaches us to protect that kindle with our lives and never give up. Great story with a great message.

Move Me No Mountain is a fascinating look at the homeless epidemic that plagues our country. For an independent film I was pleasantly surprised with how well it captivated me and kept my attention throughout. Writer/Director, Deborah Richards, did an excellent job with minimal dialogue portraying the mental and uncontrollable circumstances that can lead to homelessness.

I applaud actress Cat Lellie for not shying away from portraying such a mentally broken and physically tarnished character. A lot of actresses would not want to be portrayed in this ugly light but she did a fascinating job at embracing the woundedness of the character both mentally and physically.

The film was shot well and I was not distracted by the quality of the image or the sound. Overall for an independent film I quite enjoyed it. If you are up for a movie that makes you think and has a message to tell you then I would definitely give it a try!

The opening alone is enough to hook you. Some really stunning imagery, especially for an indie film. The story is told very well and doesn't pull punches on the emotional trauma of such an event that the main characters Jenna, endures. I enjoyed the gritty feel of the film and the way in which the filmmaker decided to tell the story. The use of drone shots and gimbals always helps to elevate an independent film, so I appreciated them incorporating those to help show the scale of Vegas but how small Jenna feels within it and within her emotions. Really enjoyed this. I highly recommend giving this a watch.