Courting Chaos

I have seen two different movies by writer and director Alan Clay; the first was "Butterfly Crush," which Clay directed based on his novel Dance Sisters. I went into this movie thinking that Clay based it on his novel Moontan, A Clown's Story. Now, I think that he based the film on one of his books that I've not read. My point is that the movie is independent of any of Clay's books.

Ginger is a young up and coming model in Venice Beach, California. Unfortunately, her heart is not really in that career choice. Ginger meets Chaos, a street clown who shows Ginger a new way to express herself. Along the way, Ginger learns a great deal about her wants instead of those of her domineering mother.

The dialog seems refreshing and at times off-the-cuff. The characters came across as genuine. The storyline was timeless with a new twist. The lead actress, Rachel DiMaria, charmed me from the moment I met her. The actor who plays Chaos was so believable as a clown master and teacher. I wonder if Clay based the character on himself. The supporting actors and actresses added to the believability of the plot.

My final verdict...you should not pass up this opportunity for a smile and perhaps even a giggle from this refreshing and upbeat movie. I got it free with my Amazon Prime account.