Everlasting

I like non linear storytelling so that automatically makes this movie right up my alley. I would definitely call it more of a thriller than a horror movie, so if you're looking for out and out blood and guts, this is not that kind of movie. But so what? The story is what's important and that's the big plus with this movie. I like that they take their time and don't allow the audience to get ahead of the movie. The story tells enough visually that some of the dialogue wasn't necessary, but that's speaks more positively about the visual effectiveness of this movie as opposed to saying something negative about the dialogue. All and all an enjoyable indie film!

'EVERLASTING': Four Stars (Out of Five)

An indie teen-romance/crime-drama; about a high school filmmaker that's trying to catch his girlfriend's killer. The story is told in real time, mixed with home video flashbacks (filmed by the young director). It was written and directed by sophomore feature filmmaker Anthony Stabley; and it stars Valentina de Angelis, Adam David, Elisabeth Rohm, Michael Massee (in his last film role, before his death), Bai Ling, Pat Healey, Robert LaSardo and Cortney Palm (in a cameo appearance). I found it to be a pretty interesting, and well made little indie flick.

Matt (David) and Jessie (de Angelis) were two misfit high school outcasts, that felt like they were deeply in love. Then Jessie decided she needed to move to Los Angeles, from Colorado, and become a model there. After becoming a small success (in that business), and experiencing society's darker side, Jessie turns up dead (murdered by a serial killer). Matt then decides to travel to L.A., to confront the killer, after he receives a package from him. He documents his experiences, with his camera, along the way.

The movie is surprisingly well made; for a mostly unheard of low- budget little indie flick. It's beautifully filmed, acted and well written (the dialogue mostly seems believable). I especially like Valentina de Angelis in the lead; she's very beautiful, and quite talented. Palm is always a scene-stealer, but her part is too brief, and the veteran actors all do a good job. I think the film has a lot of interesting things to say, and it mostly seems genuine, but it doesn't quite all come together right (by it's ending). I expected a little more, but it is a good watch.

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This film is a thriller about a high school student's search for his girlfriend's killer. More compelling to me, it's the story of a lost girl trying to break out of her sad life, never realizing that she's enough. This film captures the intensity of first love, well played by Valentina de Angelis as the doomed Jessie and Adam David as Matt, the boy who loves her. Elizabeth Röhm plays Jessie's mother who can't get her act together long enough to notice how much her daughter needs her.

Obviously the reviews here are all from friends and family of the cast and crew, there's no other explanation for it. This is a stylistically confused story of high school sweethearts torn apart(torn is probably pushing, 'gently kneaded' would be more apt) by the wannabe model's ambition. She ends up murdered and dumped, boyfriend expends no effort in tracking the killer, blah blah, nothing happens, no revelations, no twists or turns, just a long wait for it to go through the motions and end. Don't waste your time please.

I usually don't go for these type of movies...i.e. thriller/horror, but I found this non-linear approach captivating. This film felt disjointed at first, and about 20 minutes in, I couldn't stop watching. The performances and rhythm of this film are pretty good, as well as the story, but I think the story could have been fleshed out a bit more. The boy actor looking for the killer of his girlfriend does a good job portraying the anxiety and tenacity of his character...however, I would have liked to have felt a great intensity. The aesthetics and overall production value of this movie is solid. All in all...worth the watch!