davel92122's reviews

Fresh out of USC film school, Frank E. Flowers stuffs the dirt of drug smuggling right under your fingernails. Drawing from personal acquaintances and a childhood in the Cayman Islands - and long before "Maria Full of Grace" hit the big screen, SWALLOW takes you on a teen's ride of his life. Think "Risky Business" meets "Scarface" and you're almost ready for this film. An Official Selection to Sundance, this fast-paced tale of deception drags a high school senior through the heady highs and lows of the life of a drug mule. The seduction is inevitable, the betrayal is a fore-gone conclusion - with twists everywhere. The fastest 24 minutes of your life - and always on the edge of your seat as you fight your gag reflex. That's what SWALLOW will do for you.

Hearing ahead of time that a movie is "sweet" doesn't leave me with much of an appetite for viewing. But, Christmas in the Clouds beat out those expectations. I told a friend the other day: "A wonderfully told story of mistaken identity, American Indian culture and how life seems to find a way to work itself out. Sometimes predictable and a little cute, it still is full of warmth, charm ... and well worth seeing."

Some very surprising performances from a leading cast of unknowns (mostly) and a supporting cast of seasoned professionals. Enjoy!