Winding Roads

I caught the Winfemme screening of this film in Los Angeles, and was a bit disappointed by it. The performances delivered are solid overall, though a few of the characters just fall flat. Unfortunately there's a few major plot problems I couldn't get over, and some portions did drag with really slow pacing where you're just waiting for something interesting to happen. The actors generally did good jobs, though, and James Marsters in particular delivered a nice performance.

Somebody get this film a distributor, quick! With James Marsters, Michael Weatherly and Rachel Hunter, the star power alone will drive this movie to success, but even more it's an elegantly produced, realistic drama. Set in a tight-knit community of young people, the "winding roads" of the title describe the surprising twists and turns of their broken hearts, new opportunities and second chances. Beautiful cinematography and excellent performances, especially by Marsters, Bronson and Hunter.

I caught this film at a private screening in Los Angeles and was simply blown away. Kimberly Quinn is the next Meryl Streep and newcombers Katrina Bronson and Rachel Hunter shine. The realism of this film is staggering - the dialogue wonderful - I felt as if I had lived a life with these characters. For once we have a female driven film that is gritty and real and meaningful without ever being 'girly' or corny. The writing and directing were seemless - never did I question the depth or meaning of the piece. Cheers to the filmmakers.

Although I hated the ending. It left everything all open. It was a kinda sad movie too. Really wanted to know how things went between the characters.

I feel as if I have a duty to the movie viewing community to warn them about this poor excuse for a female-bonding, woman-empowerment film. Cliche laden plot threads and perfunctory acting turn this piece of fluff into a stone clunker. Only James Marsters is at all interesting in his desperate attempt to wring some emotion out of his insipid dialogue. When he's on screen the movie becomes almost good...but not quite. If you're in the mood for a liberating tale of female friendship, rewatch Thelma and Louise. If you're looking for James Marsters sink your teeth into a Buffy the Vampire Slayer rerun. Just don't take a wrong turn down these Winding Roads.