7 reviews
Of the current four reviews, let's start off by saying thanks for trying - to the two actors who gave this film the 10/10 reviews. At least don't use your real names next time lol. Then we have the other two 1/10 wannabe critic reviewers who I guess don't know any other rating system besides 1's and 10's. This film is certainly not a 1, nor a 10.
What we have here is a very young (20 yo) actor, Reid Miller, making his first (almost) full length feature film debut as writer, director, producer, AND also stars in this film. Can't say I've heard of anyone else his age wearing so many hats as a new filmmaker.
So to compare and rate this film next to seasoned filmmakers' big budget Hollywood productions, just isn't fair. After all, new filmmakers have to start somewhere, right? Having said that, I've seen some recent B-grade films with higher budgets put together by known actors and seasoned filmmakers - that were just terrible with zero redeeming qualities.
This low budget (I'm assuming indie) film was decently directed with excellent camera angles and shots. The score was impressively fitting and in-line with the film - unlike most B films with a loud, annoyingly overbearing and unfitting score.
The acting was ok for a B film, some better than others, but I'm sure some of that has to do with Millers lack of experience in directing cast members.
Millers fight/action scenes were actually well choreographed and technical, but very unconvincing comparing his size and age to the much bigger and old (and many) bad guys.
This brings me to the story - again having such young and small guys (the two brothers) running with the big boys, is really far fetched. Aside from some obvious plot and technical issues, the entire story felt like something a teenaged high-schooler would dream up and fantasize after playing some action games on his Xbox. It was just too far fetched. But then again, Miller just crossed the line being a teenager, so I get it lol. Then add that this story was nothing new, and has been done many times before. The 40 min runtime and decent pacing were just right, although the ending felt a little rushed and could've used an extra 15 mins or so to expand on the ending.
Nevertheless, I did see it to the end, it held my curiosity, and had some decent action and suspense. So considering the age and inexperience of this upcoming filmmaker, it's a well deserved and honest 6/10 from me.
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What we have here is a very young (20 yo) actor, Reid Miller, making his first (almost) full length feature film debut as writer, director, producer, AND also stars in this film. Can't say I've heard of anyone else his age wearing so many hats as a new filmmaker.
So to compare and rate this film next to seasoned filmmakers' big budget Hollywood productions, just isn't fair. After all, new filmmakers have to start somewhere, right? Having said that, I've seen some recent B-grade films with higher budgets put together by known actors and seasoned filmmakers - that were just terrible with zero redeeming qualities.
This low budget (I'm assuming indie) film was decently directed with excellent camera angles and shots. The score was impressively fitting and in-line with the film - unlike most B films with a loud, annoyingly overbearing and unfitting score.
The acting was ok for a B film, some better than others, but I'm sure some of that has to do with Millers lack of experience in directing cast members.
Millers fight/action scenes were actually well choreographed and technical, but very unconvincing comparing his size and age to the much bigger and old (and many) bad guys.
This brings me to the story - again having such young and small guys (the two brothers) running with the big boys, is really far fetched. Aside from some obvious plot and technical issues, the entire story felt like something a teenaged high-schooler would dream up and fantasize after playing some action games on his Xbox. It was just too far fetched. But then again, Miller just crossed the line being a teenager, so I get it lol. Then add that this story was nothing new, and has been done many times before. The 40 min runtime and decent pacing were just right, although the ending felt a little rushed and could've used an extra 15 mins or so to expand on the ending.
Nevertheless, I did see it to the end, it held my curiosity, and had some decent action and suspense. So considering the age and inexperience of this upcoming filmmaker, it's a well deserved and honest 6/10 from me.
To see my rating and review system, as well as my 1000+ reviews, simply click on my username.
- Top_Dawg_Critic
- Oct 27, 2020
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- Stanlee107
- Oct 28, 2020
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No words can describe what a piece of poo this is. The unbelievable content aside, the production/post production quality is beyond horrendous. Story - abominable. Acting - laughable. Concept - WHAT THE F....???
Stay away at all cost, you are hereby warned!
- psxexperten
- Oct 26, 2020
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Glad to see cast and crew giving 10s. Cobb, Callender, etc.
Did you actually watch the movie you were in?
Because you sound like Mom's saying their kid is best when they are absolutely atrocious.
I made movies like this in Middle School. With a camcorder we bought at Goodwill and my friends as actors.
Except mine had a plot.
Did you actually watch the movie you were in?
Because you sound like Mom's saying their kid is best when they are absolutely atrocious.
I made movies like this in Middle School. With a camcorder we bought at Goodwill and my friends as actors.
Except mine had a plot.
Indie, lo-bo, extremely poor script, stiff clichè acting, and no-clue direction. Why the 3/10 score you may ask? Simply because the effort was good and with some academy behind it it might had gone somewhere.
What fails miserably: 1. Story. There's no explanation to anything. 2. Direction.The guy is clueless.
Not so miserably: 1. Acting, but heck, they're kids and extras. Cut them some slack. 2. Camera and edition. Fair.
Not bad: 1. Keeping the homework project to 40 minutes. That will keep most people with time to squander watching til' the end, just out of curiosity.
Discard the 10's and 1's for a true rating; those are by the actors full of wishful thinking and haters, full of hate. LOL!
Real average should come about 4.
What fails miserably: 1. Story. There's no explanation to anything. 2. Direction.The guy is clueless.
Not so miserably: 1. Acting, but heck, they're kids and extras. Cut them some slack. 2. Camera and edition. Fair.
Not bad: 1. Keeping the homework project to 40 minutes. That will keep most people with time to squander watching til' the end, just out of curiosity.
Discard the 10's and 1's for a true rating; those are by the actors full of wishful thinking and haters, full of hate. LOL!
Real average should come about 4.
- I_should_be_reading_a_book
- Dec 14, 2020
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The action sequences are fantastic! Keep me eye out of the actors and filmmakers of this productions. I can see big things coming from them in the future!
- james_cobb
- Oct 26, 2020
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The story is intense and The fight sequences are so dope and for such a young lead to be whopping ass like that with no double is straight up BEAST MODE...keep your eyes open on the cast because the world will be seeing them in more projects!!!!
- jaguerrerocsg
- Oct 27, 2020
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