Not sure why everyone is hating on this film.. I tried to, but just couldn't hate it. Instead, I got into the theme and started to enjoy it.
When it started, it certainly looked cheaply produced, but as it progressed, I could look past the flaws and it grew on me as a cult comedy thriller. People need to compare apples to apples.
Clearly this is not a big budget Hollywood production, but instead a cleverly written and well directed film, and gained my respect when I found out this was amateur writer/producer/director Maria Pulera's only second film she's ever made. I've seen much more seasoned writers and directors unexcusabley fail on many occasions. Yes, her inexperience in directing her cast is evident, and the screenplay could have used some tweaks, but the directing was on point and the story itself rather unique in a raw, funny and sexy way. Kudos to her for creating something so entertaining on her only second film.
This was the perfect role for Nicolas Cage, and I'm glad he took the part. I can't see anyone else playing his character as good as he did. This is not a blemish on his resume but a victory. Bravo Mr. Cage for entertaining us as you did! Penelope Mitchell was also great in her role. I did however find it odd that half way through the film, Franka Potente developed an accent. Something the director should have picked up on. The cinematography and editing were also done well, but the score however was annoying and very out of place in certain scenes.
Otherwise, this film was surprisingly entertaining. Ignore the wannabe critics, watch it with an open mind, remember this is an amateur filmmakers 2nd film, and don't nit-pick. I'm sure you will be entertained and enjoy it as I did.
A well deserved 8/10 from me.
When it started, it certainly looked cheaply produced, but as it progressed, I could look past the flaws and it grew on me as a cult comedy thriller. People need to compare apples to apples.
Clearly this is not a big budget Hollywood production, but instead a cleverly written and well directed film, and gained my respect when I found out this was amateur writer/producer/director Maria Pulera's only second film she's ever made. I've seen much more seasoned writers and directors unexcusabley fail on many occasions. Yes, her inexperience in directing her cast is evident, and the screenplay could have used some tweaks, but the directing was on point and the story itself rather unique in a raw, funny and sexy way. Kudos to her for creating something so entertaining on her only second film.
This was the perfect role for Nicolas Cage, and I'm glad he took the part. I can't see anyone else playing his character as good as he did. This is not a blemish on his resume but a victory. Bravo Mr. Cage for entertaining us as you did! Penelope Mitchell was also great in her role. I did however find it odd that half way through the film, Franka Potente developed an accent. Something the director should have picked up on. The cinematography and editing were also done well, but the score however was annoying and very out of place in certain scenes.
Otherwise, this film was surprisingly entertaining. Ignore the wannabe critics, watch it with an open mind, remember this is an amateur filmmakers 2nd film, and don't nit-pick. I'm sure you will be entertained and enjoy it as I did.
A well deserved 8/10 from me.