Hitting the Nuts

The filming was good. I think they did a really good job with the budget that they did it on. I just wasn't following the comedy aspect. I saw it during a film festival and chuckled a few times but overall, not really worth the time. There are already so many mediocre movies in the world, not sure why we need another one. The plot wasn't very strong and there was maybe one likable character (I think a lot more were supposed to be likable) and the rest were unbelievable, overboard and frankly, kind of irritating. I think it had less to do with the actors and more to do with the storyline, the script and/or the writing. Sometimes, it seems that actors have to make the best with what they are given. It was made by the pastor of my friends church which was awkward to me. Maybe I'm old-fashioned. You probably won't be mad for taking the time to watch it but I wouldn't really recommend it unless you have absolutely nothing else to do.

Hitting the Nuts is about an illegal annual poker tournament held in Scott County Indiana every year. It has everything from an Amish farmer trying to save his farm to a rude and crude (and hilariously played) redneck, a preacher, a priest, a bawdy waitress and more all contending for the grand prize.

Each cast member was well suited for their individual roles. Believable and competitive poker players all told from a documentary (mockumentary) point of view with a camera following contestants from before and through to the end of the tournament.

The best part of this film is that it is almost all improvisational, so the lines are all on the spot hilarious. The things you typically think but wouldn't say are said here with witty and amusing results.

There are no grand twists and turns in the plot, just plain fun and just plain funny.

Hitting the Nuts is the 'true' story of the 2009 Scott County, Indiana Poker Championship as told by those who were there. This mockumentary follows the town preacher, busty waitress, lovable redneck dad, portly returning champion and a simple Amish farmer as they do battle in the town's annual, illegal Texas Hold 'em Tournament.

This movie was extremely well done and I was shocked to hear that almost the entire dialog was improvised.

Hitting the Nuts is an entertaining and funny exploration of a small town poker tournament. This is truly one of those independent "gems" that deserves a much wider audience.