Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

If you like movies about fat hairy men walking around in their underwear most of the movie with a video camera this is for you. Very disappointed, I bought this movie at Scare-A-Con after watching a very promising trailer. They raved about all the great reviews they received but saw no evidence of anything I wanted to watch again. This movie was very boring, not scary at all. I read some other review on here about all the smoking going on in the movie which I probably would never have noticed on my own but now that I have wow, nearly every character during the entire movie is smoking cigarettes. I'm sure if you were an artist hippie you would love this movie.

A- Possibly the most likable psychopath in the history of cinema.I don't watch horror movies to see people survive. I like a good killer that I can root for. Usually that means a unique killing style or good one liners. Sometimes a killer can be impressively devious or have so much personality you have to like him. It's very rare in horror to see a performance that makes you genuinely like the character as a person. David Long is a psychopath you could go bowling with. He seems like a fun guy. I mean, yeah, he kills people, but it's okay. That's just David. Kristi Ray is the perfect compliment. She's a little damaged by circumstance, but still a pure sparkling soul that would be irresistible to any goodhearted homicidal maniac.Joe Stauffer is definitely a director to look out for. This movie isn't just good for an indie film. It's a masterpiece. The performances, cinematography, writing, every aspect is top notch. It hits every note that a movie should hit. It's twisted, but also sweetly romantic. It's an art film. It's funny. I mean, if all you want is 'splosions this isn't for you, but if you want to see a well-executed original film that will stick with you, this is it.

Plot summary: Charlotte is an aspiring actress looking for her big break, and David is a wannabe filmmaker looking for a project. Will their chance encounter evolve into a beneficial collaboration? As Charlotte tries to pique David's interest in casting her for his next project, she won't believe what sort of film he's in the process of making.Just as Hannibal Lector makes or breaks "Silence of the Lambs," the success of this story hinges on the actions and motivations of the villain, David. You have to suspend your disbelief and accept that David does what he does because he's crazy and crazy is what crazy does. I wasn't convinced. Just as David is a wannabe filmmaker, he's also a wannabe serial killer. While getting the job done, on both counts he's clumsy and unimaginative, amusing himself but not the audience. In the pantheon of movie psychos, David is little league. As he is shocking but uninteresting, so goes the movie.The standout is Kristi Ray as Charlotte, who she plays convincingly. David Long, playing a character named after himself, may be a convincing actor. He needs to write a more coherent character to showcase his acting abilities.As horror, this film is mundane. Where the story excels is as an indictment of Hollywood culture--the sleazy producer, the egomaniac actor, the manipulative director. The story is eerily self referential for the actors while making the film, portraying filmmakers who get unwittingly lured into a snuff film and having to wonder if that was happening to them in real life as well.

Pieces of Talent has been a magnificent surprise for me that almost didn't happen! I was attending a horror con on the Gulf Coast for the weekend and the Pieces of Talent poster and trailer kept catching my eye. I did a little research and decided to pick it up on the last day of the con...can I say, "Best. Decision. Ever." The independent horror scene is where I keep finding my favorite movies this year. This one did not disappoint! It is a perfect balance of horror, love, horror, art, horror, gore, and a little bit more horror. Add two great leads (Kristi Ray and David Long...who happens to play himself in this movie, kind of scary!) plus a perfect pace and you've got an excellent movie! This movie will evoke many different emotions from you. I felt tense the entire movie, but at the same time I felt happy during some scenes, sad during others, and disgusted during a few...the gore was great! :-D The direction and look of this movie is absolutely beautiful, also. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone. Can't wait to see what the future holds for these guys! Wonderful movie!