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Summary: Amazing what they did in 5 days....
Review: Parts of this movie are great. Parts are a bit rough. When you come to realize that it was made in 5 days with little budget, the end result is pretty amazing. It is a good quality movie that tells a sweet story.The Matthew character is well done. You don't know whether to hate him or pity him. There are many people like this out in the community so I think the character hits a note of familiarity. The Robert character is a bit simple but likable. The actor that plays Jared does a fine job but there are times when it just doesn't seem to come together. Specifically, when Jared is yelling at Matthew. That feels forced. Mrs Haines is, in my opinion, the most lovable character and if I were to ever watch this movie again, it would be because of her. She adds a great deal to the movie. Her interactions with Jared are kind of like icing on a cake but it is very sweet. Overall, not a great film but certainly worth watching. A good "snuggle up with your sweetie and watch a good movie" kind of film.
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Summary: Honest and Sweet Coming Out Film
Review: There are many reasons to like this film. The fact that it was made on a tiny budget and filmed in just 5 days astounds me! I completely enjoyed this film. From the moment Jared arrives above ground in West Hollywood to the final romantic kiss. Some people may review this film negatively, take those reviews with a grain of salt. The things to look for in a good film are all here. Humor, Love, Fear, Loneliness and adventure into the unknown. I would like to see anyone of the previous negative reviewers do as good a job on the budget that was provided ($30,000). Don't be swayed this is a great film and very enjoyable. If you're just comming out or you can remember that first experience and all the confusion and goose-bumps that go with it, then this is a movie for you! If you're looking for big money, overpaid actors who don't care about their roles, and you need everything in a film explained to you, then this is not your movie! Go watch "Too Wong Foo". This film may be too much for you. There aren't many films that can relate to the comming out story the way this one does! If you like this one the way I enjoyed it and you understand the emotion of comming out and first loves, then I will also recommend "Beautiful Thing".
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Summary: A Thoroughly Charming Film
Review: This amazing little film was shot in six days on a $30,000 budget. That's right: a three and four (not five) zeroes. This is proof that good films can be made on a non-existant budget if the people involved care enough about the project to work 25-hour days. This is real guerilla filmmaking: the location shots were obviously done on the sly. Also, it is great to see a film by gay people about gay people that is as sweet-natured as this one is.
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Summary: Not bad for low budget
Review: This film was corny at times and lacked any real depth. It was enjoyable for light entertainment and if you are critical of movies than aviod this one. If you want less than oscar quality, fun entertainment to see with a friend. You would enjoy this movie. I enjoyed the film because it was light and funny, even when they didn't write it that way.
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Summary: A charming coming of age story with a good cast.
Review: This is a well-done story with a good cast and script. The film manages to make the most of a small budget, but still effectively tells a believable coming of age story with a lot of heart. Corey Spears in the lead role is a real find. I don't think the film would have come off nearly as well with a different actor. It is Spears' appealing innocence that really makes the story work. This one is well worth checking out.
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Summary: In The Style Of Beautiful Thing
Review: This is one of the better films I have seen in quite some time. The director chose to film with handheld cams which gave the film a more down to earth style. The actors were very believeable in their character portrayals. Perhaps the best two scenes in the movie that touched me the most was the scene when Jared talked with his blind charge informing her he was leaving and the final scene where Jared asked Robert for a date. This film was reminicent of Beautiful Thing. It explored the coming out of a young man and the conflicts he encounters with the gay lifestyle's good and bad subject matters. Make this film one of your must see films of the year!
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Summary: I liked it but didn't love it
Review: This movie had a lot of strong points but many weak points. I'll start off with the weaknesses. One being Corey Spears (Jared). He's a horrible actor. Right away I felt like I was watching a cheap porn flick. Spears looks like an actor playing a character. You can often see a blank look on his face when he's trying to think up his next line. The emotion that comes out of him is as cheap as this films budget. I think the director of this movie did a great job for what he had to work with. If he had the right equipment with him the sound and picture quality of this movie wouldn't seem so junky. It's clear though, this young director has a lot of learning to do about making a movie. The shinning light of this movie is Rocki Cragg (Mrs. Haines) who plays the old woman Jared is hired to take care of. While she does a terrible job of portraying a blind woman, she gives out the best acting job in the entire movie. Josh Jacobson (Robert) who plays Jared's true love also does a great job. The story is a bit weak but enjoyable. I'll give this movie 4 stars. 2 stars for Rocki Cragg, 1 star for Josh Jacobson and 1 star for storyline.
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Summary: A journey worth taking.
Review: This was a terrific movie. The story line was quite believable, and the raw aspect of being shot with a hand held camera added to the overall effect. (Especially since Jared carried his camera with him wherever he went.) Corey Spears as Jared did an excellent job. His beautiful southern drawl and quiet reflective nature made his character likeable and believable. Most of the acting was top notch. Though at times some of the supporting characters appeared to be reciting their lines instead of acting them.
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Summary: More of a side trip than a journey to simple gay gay romance
Review: While watching JOURNEY OF JARED PRICE, I discovered it was made on a low budget. Now that is not necessarily bad, and more often than not during the film I overlooked some of the simpler elements. However, the cinematography was a huge distraction; too often, the camera would track the movement of every actor's hand and pause on whatever the had just moved/set down/lifted up as if it were an important event. The dialogue was inconsistent; either warm and touching or cliché. Still, this remains a pleasant movie, the sort that needs to be made, but I hope that more care (and perhaps more money) is involved in the director/screenwriter's next project.
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