This Wretched Life

Frank Mosca hits the spot with his movie This Wretched Life... taking him over 8 years to finish, he takes his time making sure the plot is given what it deserves to ensure an amazing delivery. You want real? No more of the Hollywood view, you have to watch This Wretched Life. Excellent movie, real to life, and will take you down roads that you haven't yet traveled. This movie should be viewed from all, it is true to life, and it is Excellent!!! My only hope is that it hits the indie festivals so that people yearning for a real movie, one that is true to life can be seen... not your typical run of the mill film, it spins and turns in many directions, you feel for the lead actor, want to see him succeed, yet.. you walk down his path of trying to figure his life out. Watch it, you will be very glad you did.

The script is witty and touching, and the performances of the leads and the supporting cast carry it off perfectly. The characters exist in their own little worlds that has the trappings of this distorted everyday life, in a way to make it at times comical. They are physical extensions of their environment, maintaining outward appearances as things are falling apart under the surface. It is truly a special film. It is one of those extraordinarily moving films that not only sweeps you away emotionally, but leaves you with a feeling appreciation. The film is about the want and need to escape, as these characters find ways to stray off their wretched path of the life. A life they have chosen and for some, the life they can't leave. At the end the movie gave me a true appreciation of what I have and what life has to offer.

"This Wretched Life" is an impressive debut for Frankie J. Mosca as a film creator. To the credit of the young cast of actors, the story is engaging from the outset and I found myself anxious to discover the next wrinkle in the plot. Each character has their own monsters of addiction or affliction to deal with.

These situations manifest themselves as memorable moments of comedy and drama. DJ Sleazy's RV, a mammoth beast of a man beating up a lawnmower and a reoccurring ice cream theme are particularly humorous points in the film. The soundtrack accompanies the dramatic portions of the film so eloquently. You have to hear it for yourself; Mosca's musical placement is both delicate and deliberate.

Bravo to the individuals involved with this truly independent accomplishment. I want to see future Escape Route films! It's pretty simple to ensure this can happen.

I LOVED this movie. It was INCREDIBLE!! I have to say, I first went in wanting to see this movie only because I had heard about the producer, how he had spent years trying to get going..but once I actually sat down and watched it..I was just blown away. The characters..the plot..this movie should be on the big screens! Dr Lacy especially..that woman can act!!! Her personality, her expression, the way she phrases things..just wow!! I thought for sure someone with so much talent must be at least a *little* famous, but no, never heard of her before this movie. Was a little shocked. 10 out of 10 for plot, characters, planning, scenes, producer, and just over all being a fantastic movie that I really hope to see in the theater soon!!!

"This Wretched Life" is a great dramatic movie. The overall tone of this movie is serious. But there are enough humorous moments to lighten the mood. Stanley and Ken are just two of the characters who provide some humor to a serious story line. Ande and Chris are the two main characters. Their struggles with life are portrayed in a memorable fashion. They are characters who the viewer will want to watch and follow. And sometimes their lives turn out well. The story and script are both interesting and original. The casting is well done. Frank Mosca does a fine job as writer, director and actor. Another standout actor is Michael Callahan as Ande's friend Brad. In summary, this movie succeeds in being a compelling drama worth watching.