Stalled

Rating:
Summary: One Word....Awful!!!
Review: I actually rate this movie a big fat "0". The plot was very weak and the characters were even weaker. I can't recall laughing once through the whole movie. The "I'm stupid white trash from the south" humor was just not funny. I'm still trying to figure out why this movie was made. It was pointless from the very beginning.

Rating:
Summary: Not worth the rental, don't waste your time
Review: I actually rate this movie a big fat "0". The plot was very weak and the characters were even weaker. I can't recall laughing once through the whole movie. The "I'm stupid white trash from the south" humor was just not funny. I'm still trying to figure out why this movie was made. It was pointless from the very beginning.

Rating:
Summary: A sweet and fun movie
Review: I loved the characters and there interactions. Each of the individual stories was well done and then intertwined in a well thought out and entertaining movie. This is not a slapstick comedy, there is very little violence and the nudity is used to advance the plot and is far from erotic.

I can't believe that several of the people that reviewed this movie saw the same one I did.

Rating:
Summary: Swing low, make it awful.
Review: I rented this movie just because it was a new release and there wasn't much to choose from that day. I wish I hadn't. I've seen a lot of bad movies in my day, and this is certainly one of the worst ever. I got the feeling it was supposed to be a comedy, except, it wasn't funny at all. Terrible script, bad acting. Rent this movie, and you will regret it.

Rating:
Summary: One Word....Awful!!!
Review: This dvd was absolutely NOT worth the $5.00 rental fee!! Judging by the back cover it appeared to be a funny movie.Boy,was I wrong!! It had no real plot line,the actors didn't really show any talent,and the "humor" (if you can call it that) was not real comedy.This is definitely on my list of worst movies I've ever seen.Don't buy it!!!Don't rent it!! Don't even borrow it from a friend!! It's not worth the time or money!!!

Rating:
Summary: Unfortunate cover hides interesting film
Review: This is a much better film than it's been marketed as, and unfortunately those judging by its cover will probably be disappointed. "Stalled" is not a romping, down-south, hillbilly comedy. It's actually an intricate ensemble piece, juggling a number of engaging and bittersweet plot threads. The result is far from perfect and sometimes a bit dragged out, yet each plot does cash out satisfactorily.

Where does one begin? The cover tells the more prominent story: a touring band from Chicago is stranded in the small town of Hereabouts until their van can be repaired. They are put up for the night by the family of Len, Lacy, and their daughter Sheri. Sheri pines to escape Hereabouts and see the world, and the band is her big ticket out. In the background is Pat, the filthy local mechanic, who has eyes for Sheri. The band, meanwhile, is coping with the drug habits of their lead singer Dave (whose foul mouth alone earns the film a solid "R" rating). The band's romantic couple, Ross and Joy, are on the verge of breaking up, causing further strains. And their bass player, Brendon, is the first target for Sheri to carry her away on their tour.

Alongside all of this is the town's stripper, Leanne, who also desires to escape Hereabouts. Her eyes are set on a traveling salesman, Ward, who is too obsessive-compulsive for his own job. Keeping him sane is his daughter, who is losing her innocence to the dark secrets of her mother.

It's a large number of characters to follow, yet the film manages to give each character's story due attention. By the time "Stalled" is over, you'll discover the secret that every character carries with them. And while there were numerous opportunities for Hollywood endings, the movie has the guts to follow its own lead. This rarity in itself is what makes "Stalled" a movie worth checking out.

Rating:
Summary: Unfortunate cover hides interesting film
Review: This is a much better film than it's been marketed as, and unfortunately those judging by its cover will probably be disappointed. "Stalled" is not a romping, down-south, hillbilly comedy. It's actually an intricate ensemble piece, juggling a number of engaging and bittersweet plot threads. The result is far from perfect and sometimes a bit dragged out, yet each plot does cash out satisfactorily.

Where does one begin? The cover tells the more prominent story: a touring band from Chicago is stranded in the small town of Hereabouts until their van can be repaired. They are put up for the night by the family of Len, Lacy, and their daughter Sheri. Sheri pines to escape Hereabouts and see the world, and the band is her big ticket out. In the background is Pat, the filthy local mechanic, who has eyes for Sheri. The band, meanwhile, is coping with the drug habits of their lead singer Dave (whose foul mouth alone earns the film a solid "R" rating). The band's romantic couple, Ross and Joy, are on the verge of breaking up, causing further strains. And their bass player, Brendon, is the first target for Sheri to carry her away on their tour.

Alongside all of this is the town's stripper, Leanne, who also desires to escape Hereabouts. Her eyes are set on a traveling salesman, Ward, who is too obsessive-compulsive for his own job. Keeping him sane is his daughter, who is losing her innocence to the dark secrets of her mother.

It's a large number of characters to follow, yet the film manages to give each character's story due attention. By the time "Stalled" is over, you'll discover the secret that every character carries with them. And while there were numerous opportunities for Hollywood endings, the movie has the guts to follow its own lead. This rarity in itself is what makes "Stalled" a movie worth checking out.