New Suit

What a refreshing, well-written movie is the comedy New Suit. Talented fresh faces backed by solid veterans comprise a very able cast. The clever shooting was done in digital 24P a la George Lucas with fine results -- The framing, colors and scenes are quite lovely. This magnificent send-up of Hollywood is a delight to behold... Quite amazing considering its modest $1 million budget. New Suit is an excellent comedy and a fantastic tonic for the mediocre drivel that the big studios distribute. This movie is obviously the work of a great team -- it's a winner.

I just saw this film screened in Aspen, CO last week. Had no expectations (I walked into the wrong screening room!) and loved this movie. I wish I knew when/if it will be released so I can tell my movie-loving friends to see it.

I have seen plenty of trite comedies (you too?) so when something unique comes along it really grabs me. Interesting visual effects, great comic acting, groovy music, colorful sets, snappy dialogue, swift pacing, a plot that was complex enough to keep surprising me without totally confusing me. All the actors are "characters" -- except maybe the lead actor. Initially, I was afraid the the "back-stabbing ex-girlfriend" would be just like every other nasty bitch you've ever seen in the movies -- but despite her selfishness and lack of ethics, I found myself liking this perky blonde schemer. I also worried that the hero would be to perfect, too squeaky clean. Not quite.

Unlike some other "behind the scenes in Hollywood" films, New Suit doesn't suggest that Hollywood is evil. These B.S. artists are really driven by a fear of failure or of looking like failures. So you feel a little sympathetic even as you laugh at these clowns trying to cover their hind ends and puff themselves up. And that's not just a Tinseltown syndrome.

For techies: I heard this movie was 'filmed' in high definition digital video using the same "24p" (24 frames per second) technology that George Lucas used for the new Star Wars movie.

New Suit is hands down the worst film I've seen this year. It looks like it was shot using an ugly cam. How does a film look like this get released. Barely, when I saw it, there two people in the theater, and they were theater employees, so I guess they had to be there. The picture doesn't look good, but with the acting, who cares. No performances stand out, they're just mostly mugging actors who have little ability to convey even the simplest of emotions.

If you're not a fan of poor technical qualities, stay away. If you like to laugh, stay away.

In fact, just stay away.

NEW SUIT is a pure delight,starring Jordan Bridges, (son of Beau & grandson of Llyod & nephew of Jeff Bridges) He looks likes his Dad & has the charm & talent of all three.

This is a comic satire about Hollywood writers, agents & producers. The plot & story are not new, But the entire cast (mostly unknowns to me at any rate) are all well cast.

It is definitely worthwhile to rent along with another film to make a nice double feature.

In fact if this were 40 or more years ago, this would be a co-feature

My only criticism is the music, This problem has been occurring much lately where we have the actors speaking & music is playing as loud as they are talking. WHY WHY WHY.

Do not however, let this gripe stop you from seeing this.

my rating is ***/4 81 points/100 IMDb 7/10

I saw New Suit at a student screening. The movie is a slick, fast moving satire on the film industry's the holy grail: a hot script.

This is a little movie that packs a lot into what I was told a One Million Dollar budget. The lead character, a hapless D-boy, JORDAN BRIDGES (development assistant/staff reader) stuck in a thankless job is charming and likeable from the get go. In fact, he may make a lot of the aspiring D-Boys nervous, since he has the routine down pat. The humor in the story has as tongue in cheek quality to it, and is a refreshing change from all the indie films that are trying way too hard to be "cool." Heather Donahue shows her comedy chops and is a majo, especially since her other big role was the from Blair Witch.

I may be the only one who sees this flick as a homage to CANDIDE in many ways. But, what the hell, I had a good time. The D.P, rocks, especially since he clearly had to make every shot count working on such a tight time frame and budget.