The Indian

When I sat down in the theater at the Newport Beach Film Festival to watch "The Indian", I really didn't quite know what to expect. After a few minutes into the movie, though, it became quite evident that this movie was indeed special. It was quite refreshing to experience the unfolding of a story that addresses issues and sends a message that, I believe, many people can relate to in their own lives. The manner in which the film was shot made the characters and their lives quite believable and "Real". I must say that I truly enjoyed the film and I would love to see it again if the opportunity arises.

DFG

I had been waiting to the see the movie for a while and ended up watching it at the Newport Beach Film Festival. The movie is unique in many aspects and may provoke you to tears if you have a soft spot. I would have cried had my brother not been sitting next to me. Sal does a good job playing the role of a father wanting redemption, and Matt Dallas is perfect for the emotionally distraught son's role. The movie's storyline revolves around a boy with no hope for his future and life who was abandoned by his movie-star father addicted to heroin. Diagnosed with hepatitis C, his father attempts to redeem himself to get a liver transplant from his son, and simultaneously realizes the importance of truly mending their relationship. Although dramatic, the film was not devoid of spots of clever lines that brought the audience to laughter. The movie's ending is unexpected and seals it nicely. Definitely a wonderful movie!

As the founder of the Parabox Montclair International Film Festival, rarely have I seen a film as powerful and moving as this one. We were honored to have it be the "kick-off" film at our festival this year. From a film-making standpoint, the direction was superb. First timer James R. Gorrie has created a film that reaches out to all age groups, and left me with a sense of hope and understanding. Above all, "The Indian" kept me thinking and reflecting about my own family well after seeing it. The acting was flawless, especially from the lead character Danny, played by Matt Dallas. There are several scenes in the film where he does not say anything, but his emotion leaps off the screen and pulls at the heart. I highly recommend seeing this film!

I attended the Newport Beach film festival recently and viewed the movie the Indian... as well a smooth dialogue

The movie hosted good acting....as well a smooth dialogue

A well written script with good character development was combined excellent cinematography

The scoring of the movie was dramatic

When the theater lights came up ..there literally was not a dry eye in the house

Thought provoking and emotionally gripping for any age group

A movie you can view with you children

After reading about this movie in the Orange County Register, I knew I had to go see it ant the Newport Beach Film Festival.

It's a cleverly crafted and soul touching story of a young man and his father. His Father returns to the young man's life after abandonment, but solely for selfish (although desperate) reasons.

The on going changes of all the characters are paced perfectly with some nice unpredictable twists and finale.

Quite an accomplishment for a first time director and producer. Hopefeully this picture will find a distributor so Mr. Gurrie can quit his day job and be able to work full time on some additional gems.