May

Rating:
Summary: "So many pretty parts, no pretty wholes."
Review: I think the above pretty much sums up my view of humanity...but that's where the similarity between May and myself ends. Still, I enjoyed this film a great deal. It's not quite horror yarn, not quite misfit-revenge story, not quite love story, but somehow, it's all of those things and more. Yes, May is loopy, but she's also anyone who's ever been lonely or longed to be loved or needed a friend, so it's not impossible to sympathize with her, especially with Angela Bettis as her medium. Off-kilter and definitely worthwhile.

Rating:
Summary: Would make a good double feature with Miike's "Audition"
Review: An odd young woman (Angela Bettis), damaged by childhood rejection caused by her lazy eye, lives a life of quiet desperation, unable to connect with others yet desperate to do so. She gets involved with both men and women and volunteers to work with blind children, but ultimately she alienates everyone with her deeply macabre, disturbed nature. Neither Bettis nor writer/director Lucky McKee flinch from a closely observed portrait of this tragic individual, following her journey to its logical, horrific conclusion. A few directorial gimmicks detract from the overall effect, but this remains a powerful, sad story that weaves a truly disturbing atmosphere. Bettis gives a great performance.

Rating:
Summary: The Horror of Sadness...
Review: May is a brilliant film, but don't think you are buying a horror film, unless you consider one of the saddest films you will ever see horrifying. This movie has a visionary director and quirky moments of interesting humor, but the overall impact of its story is that it touches the most deeply heartbroken soul within us. Anyone who has been rejected, lost a love, been hurt by love or just basically anyone who has been hurt by life will most likely find this movie tremendously sad. I felt that the ending resolves the horror of the sadness in a magical (yet unexplainable) way and it is definitely a movie that can be watched many times, but be ready for an emotional experience with overwhelming impact.

Rating:
Summary: 4 Stars! Very good independent film!
Review: Angela Bettis is brilliant as May - a very awkward young woman who tries to build a perfect doll out of human flesh. Anna Faris is also great as the lesbian co-worker. Some good comedy too!

Go see it!