It Hits You When You Know It

This emotional story of friendship, infidelity and reconciliation unfolds in an idyllic mountain location. What stands out here instantly is the cast, which pretty much blew me away with their energy and charisma. The quirky platonic pair of Patrick Joseph Rieger and Phylicia Wissa are so authentic and funny together they make me envision them in their own sitcom - maybe an updated "Will and Grace". The entire ensemble creates some warm, funny, and dynamic moments, and the vibe of the film is on point. Hats off to Elisa Manzini for creating a story just serious enough to be substantial, but light enough not to feel morose.

A very good entry in the micro genre of "friends gathering at a house for a weekend" movie. The stakes are high, the tension escalates, and surprises are discovered. Overall, the cast is solid, as is the directing and tight script which keeps the pace moving. If you enjoy watching relationships develop or fall apart (no spoilers here!) then this is one to watch.

You can't watch this without being reminded of the all-time classic that is The Big Chill, and it is certainly unfair to compare the two films.

Having said that, this little indie film does what it does and does it well! The ensemble cast is solid with good solid performances, and characters/dialogue/situations ring true in a relatable way.

This is a strong recommendation!

At first I thought it was a situational comedy, very funny and well acted. This melodramatic reunion with friends shares something to be appreciated. Most people can see themselves in this situation after having had long time friends. This Indie film is tastefully done. Each character holds their own equally without overshadowing the other. This film is professionally Produced and Directed, beautifully crafted from beginning to end. I like forward to watching more from this team of filmmakers.

Funny and thoughtful. That's a great combo for a great movie. But also the perfect one to tell something about daily struggles anyone can relate to. The most interesting thing is to follow the development of the characters and how their relationships evolve from beginning to the end without being in need of a complex plot but rather a simple one: a meeting between old friends. The writing and the acting guide you through such a dynamic and vibrating series of scenes you never get bored of.