Welcome to Pine Hill

It was the cinematic equivalent of Z-Quil. I had high hopes for this movie. So I started it while I was working out on a rowing machine. I figured it would take my mind off my exercise. Wrong. This movie was so boring I started looking around the room for a diversion. Absolutely nothing happens. I finally gave up after 30 minutes. Slow moving doesn't do justice in describing it. About the only thing that happens is the lead pukes his guts out a couple times. And we're treated to a closeup of the toilet bowl filled with blood! Nice, eh?

Beyond the fact that almost nothing happens, the acting is horrible. And the script was terrible as well. About the only thing good going for the one was the cinematography. Actually, I take that back. That was pretty pedestrian as well.

So the next time you need to get some rest, watch this movie.

--MovieJunkieMark.

There is a special quality to this film... A slow and sensitive surrender to time, to life, uncommon in contemporary mainstream cinema.

Stylistically "Welcome to Pine Hill" introduces new frontiers and is a cinematic, visual treat.

The filmmaker engages non actors and people/friends whose lives have intersected with his own in one way or another. The lead character (and first time actor) is captivating in his subtlety.

Keith is a director who is not afraid to explore and push the boundaries of film.

If you're in NYC, catch it at IFC in March.