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Summary: This movie is so great!
Review: Ever since this movie came out I was like I need to see it. I had the great chance to see it I rented it out in Reading, Pa. Its amazing. Every second was fantastic. I have been seeking to find this movie I was going to steel it from the Video store its so impossible to find. My search has ended im buying it finally. You will want to watch this movie over and over again. There is alot of symbolysm. Its the greatest film Ive seen yet. Beats all that other mainstream stuff, Im glad that its hard to find.
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Summary: Great Indie Film
Review: First off, I am reviewing a movie that I have actually SEEN (unlike a certain few before me). This film is starring Rick Rodney, which you may or may not know as the singer of the Hardcore Punk "Strife" (on Victory Records)! This was his first film and did a satisfactory job as an actor. It is the story of one man's struggle to escape his life of crime in the East by living in California suburbia. Frequently out of work, he finds himself creeping back into the life style he tried so hard to stay clean of.
I actually ordered this movie before having heard anything about it (based on its soundtrack and director). I was very pleased with the outcome. While the plot/script was not genuinely unique, it was dealt with in an interesting style (especially the ending).
It seems that this movie was a possible inspiration for an even better flick called "SLC Punk" (starring Matthew Lillard), another independent film that came out a couple years later. The two films differ in plot but have much of the same basis, and even similar scenes. Both movies have excellent directors and are worth seeing.
As for the DVD features, this includes music videos from Strife, MxPx, The Descendents and more. There is also unused footage, and a joke reel (which really isn't that humorous). I still recommend this title in DVD format. The movie is great, a rental might be more appropriate before the purchase.
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Summary: Great Indie Film
Review: First off, I am reviewing a movie that I have actually SEEN (unlike a certain few before me). This film is starring Rick Rodney, which you may or may not know as the singer of the Hardcore Punk "Strife" (on Victory Records)! This was his first film and did a satisfactory job as an actor. It is the story of one man's struggle to escape his life of crime in the East by living in California suburbia. Frequently out of work, he finds himself creeping back into the life style he tried so hard to stay clean of.
I actually ordered this movie before having heard anything about it (based on its soundtrack and director). I was very pleased with the outcome. While the plot/script was not genuinely unique, it was dealt with in an interesting style (especially the ending).
It seems that this movie was a possible inspiration for an even better flick called "SLC Punk" (starring Matthew Lillard), another independent film that came out a couple years later. The two films differ in plot but have much of the same basis, and even similar scenes. Both movies have excellent directors and are worth seeing.
As for the DVD features, this includes music videos from Strife, MxPx, The Descendents and more. There is also unused footage, and a joke reel (which really isn't that humorous). I still recommend this title in DVD format. The movie is great, a rental might be more appropriate before the purchase.
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Summary: Good effort
Review: I did like this film, but for all the wrong reasons. I am not familiar with any of the soundtrack artists (except for Blink 182, and they are getting a little old), I wanted to see it because of the story. The story, it turns out, has been done before. You can get caught up following the life of a guy who must turn to drug dealing to survive, and the surprise ending and acting really worked. The direction was too MTV-ish, and I slowly realized that we are supposed to be cheering on a drug dealing murderer...what ever happened to heroic characters? Good elements, but no five stars.
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Summary: Good effort
Review: I did like this film, but for all the wrong reasons. I am not familiar with any of the soundtrack artists (except for Blink 182, and they are getting a little old), I wanted to see it because of the story. The story, it turns out, has been done before. You can get caught up following the life of a guy who must turn to drug dealing to survive, and the surprise ending and acting really worked. The direction was too MTV-ish, and I slowly realized that we are supposed to be cheering on a drug dealing murderer...what ever happened to heroic characters? Good elements, but no five stars.
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Summary: Indipendent And Brilliant
Review: I have been waiting for the release of this film since I heard about it a year ago. This movie is about the struggle of a lost man with a dark past. His daring struggles to regain status in society, and the sacrifices he has to make to get where he wants to be. Set In urban California, the director does a great job of foreshadowing. The movie helps us all to realize that pain can run deeper than we believe it to be. I enjoyed this movie because it is extremely well done and the point is well recieved. Although this movie is sad it hits a chord that sometimes is a little too close to home.
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Summary: AWESOME MOVIE
Review: I just got done watching Godmoney, which I rented. And it is awesome. One thing that is really great, you as the viewer really get to know the lead charcter played by Rick Rodney, who did a awesome job. Rick Rodney is even really a actor, he is in hardcore band, as a previous reviewer already mentioned, but he puts on such a great performance you can't even tell. This one of those few good movies that I'm actually planing on buying. Another great thing about this movie is the soundtrack, I'm a huge fan of Strife and Stavsacre and that's just mentioning a few of the bands on the soundtrack. If you havn't seen this movie see it, it's way better than all those stupid mainstream movies.
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Summary: nice film, definitely worth a view
Review: I rented this not long after it came out at Hollywood Video and I was pretty impressed with what I saw. I've rented several times since then and I just now finally bought it on DVD and I'm very happy I did. The storyline of the film isn't original by any means, but it draws you in nonetheless. The acting is suprisingly good, considering that several of the actors are actually rockers, (lead character-Rick Rodney, singer for Strife; Fletcher-guitarist for Pennywise; Warren-guitarist for the Vandals; and a few others who make some quick appearances). The film's camera work, music, and sound are also noteworthy. I also enjoyed all the special features the DVD version had to offer. Some of the features weren't that entertaining but there are definitely some interesting highlights such as a 12 min. clip from the original Godmoney filming attempt, which, essentially, follows the same story but has completely different actors-it's interesting to watch the movie first then watch this feature; it's more weird than anything. There are also a few music videos by artists who contributed to the soundtrack, deleted scenes, and an interview with the director Darren Doane. I could see how some people wouldn't like this film for it not being flashy enough, but you have to keep in mind that this film was released in 1997 on a very small budget. Circumstances given, I think they did a killer job on this project. The only reason I don't give this film five stars is due to it's lack of character development. You find out just enough about each character to satisfy their roles in the film, but a few things get left unexplained leaving you curious about some of their origins. Overall I strongly recommend this release. It's got it's flaws, but it presents more than enough to merit a viewing. (there's also a nice fight scene with a mean curbjob, a good two years before American History X made that their shocker scene)
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Summary: INDEPENDENT AT A NEW LEVEL
Review: I saw the DVD version of the film, and it blew my mind away! This is the BEST independent film I have ever seen! And I'm an independent filmmaker! The DVD is PACKED with so much that I almost couoldn't watch it all at once. If you don't have a DVD player, I suggest that you buy one just to watch this film! It truly is a masterpiece!
Rating:
Summary: INDEPENDENT AT A NEW LEVEL
Review: I saw the DVD version of the film, and it blew my mind away! This is the BEST independent film I have ever seen! And I'm an independent filmmaker! The DVD is PACKED with so much that I almost couoldn't watch it all at once. If you don't have a DVD player, I suggest that you buy one just to watch this film! It truly is a masterpiece!
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