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Summary: Do yourself a favor....
Review: buy this film now!! Awesome movie, I loved it. I've made most of my friends watch it and it stands up to many many viewings. I'm impressed with the quality of the acting. Jason Lee has a smaller role, but he shines. I'm amazed by Robert Dipatri's performance, I'm trying to find other films he's been in, he has a bright future, really gifted actor. All in all a great addition to anybody's dvd library.
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Summary: an intense peformance by Eion Bailey
Review: Eion Bailey (Fight Club, Almost Famous, Glory Days and Significant Others) stars as a disturbed little teenager who when he was little boy witnessed his dad kill his mother and then himself. From that experience he grows up in disturbing way. He makes friends with a sort of a geek. Things start to get bas as Bailey and friend walk on private property in which Bailey kills this guy. After that it becomes a powerful intense drama ride. Bailey turns more and more to the dark side and channels his performance into gold. The end is a real nail biter. Full of violent and surreal feelings. It feels as if your right there beside them.
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Summary: BRILLIANT!
Review: I borrowed this movie from a friend without ever hearing of the movie itself or of the director. Although low budget, "A Better Place" turned out to be the best movie I've seen in a very long time. Right off the bat I became drawn to the main character, trying to discover what was in store for him, as him and his mother moved to a new town after the death of his father. After a rough first day at school, Barret becomes friends with an introverted nihilist who has a strong hatred for humanity (Ryan). Barret is drawn (by Ryan) into an accidental manslaughter and the movie takes off snowballing to the amazing ending. The ending is amazing because it is very surprising and complicates most of the themes and the overall message of the movie. The film deals with a lot of philosophical issues like the problem of evil, the existence of God, morals, ethics, and especially free will vs. determinism. Overall, a very thought provoking, intelligent, well made piece. Highly recommended.
Rating:
Summary: BRILLIANT!
Review: I borrowed this movie from a friend without ever hearing of the movie itself or of the director. Although low budget, "A Better Place" turned out to be the best movie I've seen in a very long time. Right off the bat I became drawn to the main character, trying to discover what was in store for him, as him and his mother moved to a new town after the death of his father. After a rough first day at school, Barret becomes friends with an introverted nihilist who has a strong hatred for humanity (Ryan). Barret is drawn (by Ryan) into an accidental manslaughter and the movie takes off snowballing to the amazing ending. The ending is amazing because it is very surprising and complicates most of the themes and the overall message of the movie. The film deals with a lot of philosophical issues like the problem of evil, the existence of God, morals, ethics, and especially free will vs. determinism. Overall, a very thought provoking, intelligent, well made piece. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great Flick
Review: I saw this movie way back in October at Vulgarthon 2000. It is one of the most effective, well written, and precisely directed films that I have seen. Written and directed by Vincent Pereira, the official View Askew historian, this one is a winner. Upon the closing credits, yu will be at the edge of you seat, with your jaw on the floor. Order it now!
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Summary: If only I could rate this film higher....
Review: I'm glad to see people in the film reviews putting credit where credits due... I'd heard a lot about this stunning change-over film by Kevin Smith lately and as much as I love Kevin's films, I think Vincent Pereira needs to be given amazing credit and congratulations for making his first film one of this calibre. This is the kind of film that needs to be made a little more often in America. THis isn't a film that you see when you're looking for brainless escape. It's a thoughtful, evocative film about our often painfully beautiful world and I for one love it!
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Summary: A worthwhile underground film (3.25 stars)
Review: Kevin Smith, who by now is past the 28-grand-a-movie budget, has turned away from the big lights of Hollywood to direct yet another "indie" film (this time for a mere $40,000). `A Better Place' stars two no-name actors, Eion Bailey and Robert DiPatri. With the two no-namers, the movie is set up a lot like `Clerks' was. But this movie is far from a comedy. Bailey and DiPatri star as lost, but opinionated loner kids who, after a first day of high school, become friends. Although both are secluded and/or cut-off from the rest of the world, both share many stories and beliefs with each other. Whether it be on their everyday problems or their views on life itself. And that's where the trouble begins. It's very clear from the start that Bailey does not like people. In fact, he hates people. To make a long story short, he and his friend end up in many situations that involve the very irritable subject of teenage violence. Whether it be your average fistfight or death. The storyline is good and for the most part original. Smith does a great job with a small, unheard-of cast, and he even manages to slip in two of his regulars: Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee. And both brighten up the film just that much, even if their parts are rather small. And, to make this movie seem even more appealing, you'll find it at #9 or so on my listmania list, Move endings you WON'T see coming. Hmmm... In giving this movie 3.25 stars I'm going out on a [short] limb. You may like this movie. and on the other hand you may absolutely hate it. Some parts are a bit disturbing, but that's life. And if you have any sense of reality in you, which most people don't; as they are left with more of an idealistic-everything's-gonna-be-fine perception, then you'll find this movie to be a pleasant surprise. Or an "underground classic", as many people like to call them. I compliment Kevin Smith, along with the entire cast of actors and actresses for this movie. It's worth watching, but don't expect it to be better than or along the same lines as Smith's other movies.
Rating:
Summary: A worthwhile underground film (3.25 stars)
Review: Kevin Smith, who by now is past the 28-grand-a-movie budget, has turned away from the big lights of Hollywood to direct yet another "indie" film (this time for a mere $40,000). 'A Better Place' stars two no-name actors, Eion Bailey and Robert DiPatri. With the two no-namers, the movie is set up a lot like 'Clerks' was. But this movie is far from a comedy. Bailey and DiPatri star as lost, but opinionated loner kids who, after a first day of high school, become friends. Although both are secluded and/or cut-off from the rest of the world, both share many stories and beliefs with each other. Whether it be on their everyday problems or their views on life itself. And that's where the trouble begins. It's very clear from the start that Bailey does not like people. In fact, he hates people. To make a long story short, he and his friend end up in many situations that involve the very irritable subject of teenage violence. Whether it be your average fistfight or death. The storyline is good and for the most part original. Smith does a great job with a small, unheard-of cast, and he even manages to slip in two of his regulars: Jason Lee and Ethan Suplee. And both brighten up the film just that much, even if their parts are rather small. And, to make this movie seem even more appealing, you'll find it at #9 or so on my listmania list, Move endings you WON'T see coming. Hmmm... In giving this movie 3.25 stars I'm going out on a [short] limb. You may like this movie. and on the other hand you may absolutely hate it. Some parts are a bit disturbing, but that's life. And if you have any sense of reality in you, which most people don't; as they are left with more of an idealistic-everything's-gonna-be-fine perception, then you'll find this movie to be a pleasant surprise. Or an "underground classic", as many people like to call them. I compliment Kevin Smith, along with the entire cast of actors and actresses for this movie. It's worth watching, but don't expect it to be better than or along the same lines as Smith's other movies.
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Summary: Snitch Work
Review: Moralistic U.S. government/department of education propaganda slickly marketed to the teenage market as an oh so hip "indie" feature. Probably ghost written by Orin Hatch.
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Summary: Best Indie Film Ever
Review: My first though about this movie was that it looked cheap considering it was made in 1997 and it look like it was made in the 70s. Then it came to my senses to give it a try. Half way through the movie to the end I did not close my jaws or take my eyes off the TV screen. I was blown away by the violence, great plot and the beautiful characters that the actors protrayed. Too bad, this wasn't a high budget movie because Hollywood could of made this a huge hit. Highly recommend this movie because this is the BEST independent film I have seen.
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