The Anniversary is an enjoyable and well made first attempt at a feature film. A likable lead, great chemistry between the cast members and a nice dose of heart and truth to go along with the laughs.
Screen Rant’s Ross Miller reviews The Anniversary
The Anniversary marks the first feature film from writer/director John Campea, former founder and editor of The Movie Blog and now Senior Editor of AMC’s Script-To-Screen. After having tested the film-making waters with his interesting and sometimes controversial documentary Prince of Peace, God of War, he’s moved into the realm of film comedy. And for a first time foray into the genre, this is solid work.
The film follows Cid, a down on his luck 30-something who gets dumped by his long-time girlfriend on their 15th anniversary. One year later (exactly one year later as the film comically points out), Cid is...
Screen Rant’s Ross Miller reviews The Anniversary
The Anniversary marks the first feature film from writer/director John Campea, former founder and editor of The Movie Blog and now Senior Editor of AMC’s Script-To-Screen. After having tested the film-making waters with his interesting and sometimes controversial documentary Prince of Peace, God of War, he’s moved into the realm of film comedy. And for a first time foray into the genre, this is solid work.
The film follows Cid, a down on his luck 30-something who gets dumped by his long-time girlfriend on their 15th anniversary. One year later (exactly one year later as the film comically points out), Cid is...
- 3/8/2010
- by Ross Miller
- ScreenRant
The Anniversary has dialog that is a cross between Kevin Smith and Mike Judge, an adult comedy about life, love and being single in your 30s, this is nicely done indie comedy from newcomer, John Campea. Well written and well shot, this comedy brings up the complication of relationships in such a realistic way many can identify with it.
One of the best things about having a movie website is meeting people just like you who love movies. John Campea is someone I have admired for a long time in the movie blogosphere, the founder of The Movie Blog and now Senior Editor of AMC Entertainment, Campea also dabbles in making films. The Anniversary is the first comedy about life and love written and directed by Campea.
When I first heard about The Anniversary it was a small Facebook status post from Campea leading me to a trailer for the film,...
One of the best things about having a movie website is meeting people just like you who love movies. John Campea is someone I have admired for a long time in the movie blogosphere, the founder of The Movie Blog and now Senior Editor of AMC Entertainment, Campea also dabbles in making films. The Anniversary is the first comedy about life and love written and directed by Campea.
When I first heard about The Anniversary it was a small Facebook status post from Campea leading me to a trailer for the film,...
- 2/28/2010
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
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