The Ugly One: Thor's Revenge

I recently attended the Canton, MI preview of The Ugly One.It was Visually stunning. Literally, a heavy metal folklore. The movie pulsates from beginning to end. Writer/Director Patrick Moug creates a world of fantasy and horror set in a small town and steel factory. Utlimately,this movie takes the viewer through a series of journey's. The journey of re-living and moving through the past. The journey of truth and redemption. And the journey of acceptance.

I was impressed with the casting of many local Michigan Actors. The talent was superb. It was well cast and well directed. The film moved quickly from one event to another, leaving the audience waiting for the next revelation.

The Ugly One was a definite piece of beautiful cinematography.

I saw The Ugly One at a private screening and found it very enjoyable. I do think guys will enjoy it more than women as there are multiple street fight scenes. Patrick did an excellent job in all aspects, writing, directing and acting and I was happy to see veteran actor Wes Studi in his role as a priest. I look forward to seeing more projects from Patrick Moug. I think we will be hearing more about this gentleman.

I hope this will be available on DVD in the future as I would like to share it with some of the guys I know. I would definitely recommend it to others.

I saw an advanced screening of The Ugly One. The beginning is impressive. It combines exciting music, cinematography and an interesting legend. In the rest of the film, the director and actors deliver both suspense and comic relief. The production itself was huge, set in a steel factory, with lots of extras, some very cool fight scenes, and intense stunts. The film also features name actor, Wes Studi. As they continue to tweak the film it will get even better. Detroit is lucky to have this independent filmmaker.

I hope this talented man is making more movies...Pat Moug and the "Ugly One" is one heck of a film... We need more "from the heart" film makers like Moug!!!! I believe the talent pool here, in Detroit, is totally untapped... Pat's vision and his movies need our support.... The effort, emotion and heart in the "Ugly One" is showed throughout the film. I really like the music and the way is flows throughout the movie, as well. I am impressed with Moug's ability to find actors like himself, who make movies for the love of the craft... Moug is helping Police and Firefighters. Moug is donating his film in an effort raise money for those families of our fallen HEROES!!! PLEASE...Support Moug and his visions. I do.

This is not an objective review of Patrick's feature film debut, just a comment.

I believe that anyone who takes the risk and finishes an independent movie deserves a huge round of applause. The final reality for most indie filmmakers often flattens the very dreams that inspired the effort. The new understanding of just how much is truly required of you and your crew is staggering.

Therefore, to comment on production value, story line, or special effects is really not the issue. The issue here is to see how it stacks up against the tremendous obstacles that faced everyone who who put forth the effort of telling their story on the big screen.

If you have the courage, vision, & perseverance to actually complete your first feature and then continue to follow your dream, that is what is most important.