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Joe Bartone made EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE IN THE END on a shoestring budget and created a unique piece of "Gutterpunk Cinema". If you're interested in 80's/90's independent films with depraved and disillusioned characters and a minimal plot featuring wandering teens with no objective (i.e. Slacker or River's Edge), then watch this film. Hints of dread and paranoia rest just below the surface of this film causing one to think that the world might explode at the end, but just as the title suggests, everything will be fine in the end. The characters continue on with their lives; stealing, pestering, and provoking the people they encounter, with the unconscious desire to be relevant and cared for.

One of the things I love about some films is that they don't spell everything out for the audience, leaving room for personal experience to paint a picture. "Everything Will Be Fine in the End" certainly isn't a paint-by-numbers effort, as it effortlessly swerves from absurdist comedy to existential angst to the brutality of the banal, while offering up moments of what could be either enlightenment or self-delusion (possibly both). It's a powerful film, made more so by the fact that, for better or worse, I pretty much know real-life examples of all these characters. The casting is pretty spot on, with actors who very much inhabit their characters on a sometimes disturbing level. Of note is also the score, by director/writer Joe Bartone. This is definitely one that deserves a much wider audience, and I'm looking forward to Bartone's next effort.

Without a doubt, this film offers a singular cinematic experience and directorial opinion that stays with you long after the credits roll. It triumphs in its individuality, breaking away from traditional storytelling norms to leave an indelible imprint on the viewer. It doesn't merely present a narrative, it invites the audience into its vividly realized world, making it an immersive, almost tactile experience of the Los Angeles streets.

One of the standout elements of the film is its collection of interesting, multi-dimensional characters. The filmmaker doesn't simply give us flat archetypes; instead, the characters are rich, vibrant, and fully realized individuals. Their motives are complex, their emotions are raw, and they feel profoundly human, contributing to an engaging viewing experience. Each character's journey is carefully woven into the plot, creating a fascinating tapestry that commands attention.

Visually, the film great use of color is not merely an aesthetic choice, but a thematic one as well. The filmmakers use color to underscore emotion, delineate character arcs, and even hint at the story's twists.

Music is not an afterthought in this film, but an essential element of storytelling. The rock and synth driven tones ebb and flow with the narrative, amplifying the drama, tension, and turmoil. It's a vital lifeline that carries the audience through the story, shaping the viewing experience as much as the plot and characters do. The soundtrack does more than accompany the film; it interacts with it, echoing the emotions and underlining the atmosphere.

In short, Everything Will Be Fine in the End demonstrates the power of cinema to tell unique stories, creating an unforgettable blend of compelling characters, a complex narrative, visually impactful imagery, and a score that resonates long after the final note. It serves as a reminder of the potential of the medium when used with such creative bravado and technical skill. This film is not merely watched but experienced, leaving a lasting impression that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining."

Found this gem on Tubi. At first I had a hard time getting into it - unlovable losers doing random things, a poetic urban prophet, a lost doggy - but then it kicks into a different gear after introducing all the elements and went on to become a highly compelling and enjoyable film.

The film goes on to do a lot of unique and interesting things in ways that I was never sure where things were going. It has a bit of MY Own Private Idaho, mixed with Sid and Nancy but honestly on a much smaller scale due to not having those films' resources.

Refreshingly weird, morally dubious and definitely worth a watch!

In the mad whirl of pixilated frames, "Everything Will Be Fine in the End" dances like a wild angel across the big screen. This film, man, it's a sweet tune played on the road-worn trumpet of life, echoing through the alleys of our minds. It's about the jagged journey, not the smooth rides, and that's what gives it the cool, you dig?

Joe Bartone, like some dharma bum turned zen master, spins a tale so raw, so real, that it hits you right in the gut. The characters-oh, the characters-are beat, beautiful souls wandering through their lives, searching for that something, that big wow, just like we all do. They're broken but in their fragments, we see the reflections of our own scattered dreams.

But dig this, the film's got an oddball twist that makes it all spin in the grooviest way. It's like finding a beat jazz record in a stack of forgotten vinyl-it surprises, delights, and utterly disorients in the most beautiful way. This unexpected quirkiness is the film's secret sauce, adding a dash of the bizarre that perfectly complements its raw emotional journey.

And the music, man, it pulses, it throbs, it's the heartbeat of the film. It's jazz, it's blues, it's the rhythm of the streets and the whispers of the night. It's what keeps the movie rolling down that mysterious road where everything and nothing happens.

The script? Poetry, pure poetry. Lines that stick to your ribs like a hearty stew, warming you up from the inside. It's the kind of talk that fills the air in smoky rooms where everyone's sharing a piece of their soul over a bottle of cheap red.

"Everything Will Be Fine in the End," directed by Joe Bartone, isn't just a movie; it's a journey, a belief, a scream into the void that echoes back, telling us to keep moving, keep loving, keep living. So let's hitch a ride on this wild caravan. Let's find that place where, in the glowing embers of the setting sun, everything indeed will be fine in the end. It's a movie for the seekers, the dreamers, the mad ones. It's a movie for you and me, and it's a little slice of cinema that boldly declares its own wonderfully weird beat.