Written by Mike

This movie really makes you consider how time is precious. What a great love story with life lessons and all the other things you look for in this genre. And I must say the soundtrack is amazing. Some of the best artists in Virginia. The cinematography is top notch for the low budget of this film. You would have no idea it wasn't made for more unless somebody told you. And as I go on to meet the minimum requirement of words I gotta say I think Ryan is an awesome director and the cast was super well picked. Looking forward to watching this movie again. It is for this reason that I gave it ten stars.

For all of its growing pains, Ryan Cuhady's feature-length directorial debut resonates across time.

As a Fredneck, I thought the setting was well utilized in both of the primary plot arcs (just how well utilized only becomes apparent with a second viewing).

There are a handful of standout performances, most notably Maggie Gough in the co-leading role of Lynn. The film's portrayal of mental illness is at times both poignant and a bit unwieldy, which, in retrospect, is maybe the point.

But what resonates most is Cudahy's eye: this is no first novel from either cinematography or editing standpoints.

Staged in Hometown, USA (Fredericksburg, VA), the audience is treated to the lived experience of two couples trying to find their way as individuals and in partnership. Life is full of lumps and sometimes you have the right team and sometimes you have to adjust. A cast of newcomers brings performances that provide optimism beyond the silver screen and leave you wondering what these actors will do next! A watching experience full of emotion and substance that leaves an audience in need of another watch to absorb the details initially lost. An ending suitable of its journey and a twist unexpected.

Written By Mike is such a sweet love story with a great twist! Set in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, the main characters maneuver through the city's most memorable public spaces. This film sheds light on trauma, mental illness, love through time, faith and relationships. The independent music is also great, transitioning between two seemingly unrelated timelines.

Optimism, vulnerability and trust are central themes to film as well with characters dealing with family issues that have been brooding for years. In many ways, Written By Mike is a snapshot of what it feels like to be in your twenties- old enough to feel both the pain and power of love and hope.

Ryan Cudahy delivers a deeply personal and quietly moving story that feels as much like a confessional as it does a film. It provides honest vulnerability and insight into the messy, beautiful parts of being human.

The cast is largely made up of lesser-known actors, but they give naturalistic performances that enhance the film's emotional honesty. There's no pretense or showboating here - just people trying to connect, heal, and understand each other. Its authenticity is its greatest strength and you can feel it penetrating through the screen.

It's not perfect - but neither are the people in it, and that's exactly the point.