The Gospel of Lou

I was lucky enough to see an advanced copy of RevoLOUtion and it truly changed how I think about my accomplishments and goals in life and how I got there. The story that Bret Carr introduces to viewers is a emotional and touching one. You immediately feel sympathy for this character due to his inability to communicate. I now view my life is a different light. I consider myself a good communicator and believe I present myself in a professional manner, however RevoLOUtion showed me that the attitude I present to the public is a direct result to the amount of pressure and stress that I put on myself, what I perceive my parents put on me, even though they had done nothing.

The passion from Bret Carr and the strength that he shows through the movie reminds me of the strength I put into my work and the passion I show towards everything I do, just like the character of Lou did in the film.

In regards to other comments, the flashbacks were done with great cinema-graphic care. The use of the voices coming from his head and showing the hurt and the pain Lou was going through was shown in the best possible way. It's a great story of triumph and of passion and that's what we need nowadays.

I haven't watched the movie yet, but can't wait to see it! It seems very interesting and inspirational. It was one of the most interesting trailers I've ever seen: the questions it posed really stopped me and made me think, the unique approach to the sport of boxing as a metaphor for the "battle within"... thank god somebody is hitting another angle with the boxing thing. This film looks so fresh and smart. And the actor is really hot. I especially enjoyed the short clip with the actor from the Rocky movies, really clever. I thought that the topic selected-overcoming adversities and childhood traumas-is timeless, and god knows a lot of people need it. Bring it on.

But, than again, "Lou" is in the title. Do yourself a favor and avoid is this horrible waste of time. I believe it would be classified as "cruel and unusual punishment" if prisoners were forced to watch it.

This is a unique and bold film. It's energetic, with highly developed characters. Very good performances.

I love directors who are not afraid to ask the audience to think...

Bret Carr dares to look inward, ask questions, and dig underneath the surface. By the nature of the film, it practically demands that the viewer look inward as well. It can take some courage to do this. I can see how some close-minded people might find this quite disturbing. However, I found it thought-provoking, much more than just entertainment.

Bret Carr is truly an original filmmaker, with vision. I am curious to see what he will do next.

Watch him.

On rare occasions a film comes along that has the power to expand the mind, warm the heart and touch the very soul. "LOU" is such a film. I got "LOU" from my wife who got it from a neighbor who is in the film business. She watched it for a second time with me. We were both enthralled. Her as if for the first time again.

"LOU" is a magical piece designed to send you back to the moment at which all of your dramas started taking place. It does this while being relentlessly entertaining. Bret Carr's acting and pacing as a director do not let you look away from the screen. He crafts a character which disarms with a bugs bunny like, stuttering innocence, but warmly carried with such underplayed sincerity that you forget you're watching a movie. When the epiphany hits during the brilliant climax, I saw my wife in tears for the second time.

As a life coach, I facilitate individual growth and transformation, and this film is a "must see" for life coaches and anyone seeking their own personal growth and transformation. It is a brilliant, creative masterpiece with the power to change lives!