Pretty Good

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Blistering performances.

It's my second bad rating today.I really hate doing this, but I hate even more seeing things like "rating 8/10 by 45 votes" for one really lousy movie. I wonder who gave this votes, may be the movie crew itself?On the Subject:1) It's a low budget movie.2) Unknown (at least for me) actors with bad performance.3) No special FX, low cost cameras.4) Long scenes from the same point of view (like the number of cameras was very limited)Sorry, but I prefer a well done stupid movie (Hollywood style) than a movie with good potential and very bad realization which is the case here. There is no excuse to make a movie without regards to any current technical standards only because it's not a Hollywood production. There are many good movies without using "state of the art" equipment, but this one is away from them. It looks like an unprofessional work to me.I hope my comment prevents people from being misled like me by the high score here.I really regret watching this movie. Pure waste of time.

Wow! I was so amazed by the poodle from Canada's comments that I decided that I had to comment. I am not usually the type to comment but I felt I had to as I don't think that this person was at the same film . I was blown away by Richard de Klerk's performance. He carried the movie and I am glad to see that I wasn't the only one that thought so, as he got a round of applause for his incredible performance at the fest. I definitely agree that the other performers were good as well. As a person in the industry I went into the theatre fully expecting a stellar directing job from the director of the film as many of the independent films at the fest showed, but I was sadly disappointed. As the end credits began to roll I started to analyze the work and found that really the actors are what made the movie. Had it not been for the talent of Richard de Klerk, Jovanna Huguet, Richard Johnson and Heather Feeney (and yes Colin Lawrence was great too, very sexy!) the film would not have been worth seeing as the directing was clearly not up to snuff and it was up to the actors to make up for it. There were shots that really weren't planned out right and scenes that could have been far better had they been directed differently. I say I hope Richard de Klerk continues to choose roles like this cause not only can he handle it he makes it look stellar!

I really liked this movie. It was a good story which, in my view, is the most important ingredient in a film. Couple that with the fact that the acting was excellent from the charismatic lead playing Robert to the drugged out sister, Janice, and her self-serving "boy friend" Drew. Marcus was great as were the actors playing both the parents. The psychiatrist seemed to lack people skills but played her awkwardness in dealing with Robert quite well. Dr. Calderecci was probably not used to dealing with someone who made their living wholesaling illegal substances given the office furnishings and upscale building where she practiced. I thought using her as the person Robert was revealing his life to, cutting back and forth to the scenes as he told the story, was quite effective.This movie does not stress the criminal aspects of the drug scene. It deals more with the fact that everyone has a human side, showing even those involved in the drug business can have families not all of which are poor or dysfunctional or abusive. It shows kids getting involved in drugs can happen in middle class neighborhoods and that young people do drugs for all kinds of reasons, peer pressure and disappointment in life rating pretty high.The writer/director has taken a story that could play out anywhere in North America in an ordinary middle class neighborhood and handled it in an entertaining, informative and moving way. I tried to force back tears at one point as did my friend. I also remember you could hear a pin drop in the theatre at the Whistler Film Festival where I saw it.It must be difficult to write, cast and then direct your own film. However it seems Rick Alyea knew what he wanted and came out with a great movie. He appears to have a way of picking out the real issues in life, those that can rock you to your core.I think anyone with teens could get something out of seeing this film. It's as much a film for parents as it is for young people.

This film was absolutely fantastic. It really makes you think about life and the choices that one makes in life. It is one of the few movies that I have seen lately where I didn't take my eyes off the screen. The acting is phenomenal,especially the characters who play Robert (Richard de Klerk) and Janice(Jovanna Huguet)Richard de Klerk's performance rivets the viewer right until the end of the film, he is an incredible actor. For a film that is low budget it is truly remarkable what the film maker Rick Alyea was able to do.The film looks so professional that it makes you think, who needs big budgets to pull off an amazing film that is absolutely riveting. Basically this is a wonderful movie that is a must see!!!