Well written and directed with nice performances, Automatic peels away the surface of American suburbia, demonstrating the destructive and "automatic" patterns real folks fall into. Not for all tastes, this ambitious indy forces the audience to face the darker side of human nature. These characters want to do the right thing, but they seem to have a hard time getting out of their own way. And I believe that's the point of the film. To truly effect growth and change, one must avoid acting on autopilot. Look out for a fine and humorous performance from writer/actor Jay Thames, and a train wreck of a relationship you (and the characters) see coming, but can't seem to avoid. Other nice touches: some well placed laughs, a hot sex scene, and a good score. If this is playing in your area, definitely worth a look.
Review of Automatic
