Lost Fare

It was definitely a weird movie! The fantasy aspect didn't quite fit with the off the charts obscenities and sexual situations. The acting wasn't bad. It's not gonna win an Oscar, but it was interesting! It didn't feel like it was a waste of time like some movies I try watching to bore me to sleep. It actually kept me engaged which originally wasn't my intention when I streamed it because it turned out not to be a cure for my insomnia. It dragged a little bit but all in all, it kept going. That it was inspired by a true story was cool. How much was accurate is anyone's guess. I gave it 7 stars simply because it surprised me and didn't suck!

So i seen this with a 4.8 rating and almost past it up.. But indie films can be passed up because we all look for big names big plots big explosions and so on.. But i will say glad i watched ,full of cliches and average to a few great moments of acting the story is powerful and the script was decently written..its a nice break from the everyday blockbusters they shove down our throat ... Dont pass this one up.. You will enjoy

Lost Fare very likely to be the worst film of 2018. This is a shame because it is made by an accomplished filmmaker involved in many great films over decades & the movie does has some attractive and memorable cinematography.

However, the script is appalling:

• unbelievable dialogue, including many lines that have never been uttered by a real person
• spelt-out conclusions. The audience for this type of movie is going to want to work out the meaning of this film themselves (and will have the ability to do so)
• verbalized backstory
• plot that is fundamentally too complex
• unintentionally funny.

The actors didn't stand a chance.

Part autobiography, part morality tale, this coming of age "life as a pre - teen prostitute" story has all the familiar elements audiences have come to expect from similar films.

For example...

A down on his luck loner takes an at risk youth under his wing on a quest to seek redemption in a from their penury existence in a world filled with hatred, murder and revenge.

As they embark on their journey, the question ultimately arises as to "who is saving who?"

That is where the comparisons end.

There are many story components to the film that have promise, unfortunately the lack of verisimilitude in the world created, coupled with underwhelming cinematic craftsmanship undermines a competant cast who labor under the burden of one dimensional characters unjustly enslaved by stagnant and well worn expositional dialogue.

The film's saving grace is the interaction between actors Alexis Rossinsky and Aaron Hendry who manages to forge a believable performances out of some challenging material dealing with difficult subject matters.

This movie had some great elements. However I really could not give this film more than 3 stars. It's missing so much depth. The story ends and i have more questions than answers. It's based on a true story so I was intrigued with this sad premise of the film. I have tried finding more details of the real story online but came up empty. I wonder how much was creative licence and how much was in fact true. The movie ends and it gives some info about the movie it's based on, she has a muscular dystrophy and is still alive, no further information on any of the other characters.

Was it heartwarming like other reviews said. Not really. Would i recommend this movie? Not really. Would i watch it again? No. This movie just fell short.