Let's be realistic.

Dreadfully Boring

One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

The acting in this movie is really good.

I rated Roulette a 10 out of 10 because I think it was truly well done: from the script to the acting. Though it is not without its flaws, I feel that detailing them here would do a great disservice to the film itself and to potential viewers, as they are not of the sort that really detract from one's immersion into the story being told.In addition, I don't rate or judge any other movie on the basis of the flaws I can spot afterward or even during the movie, but rather on how well it kept me entertained (and by entertained I also mean story immersion, was it thought provoking, etc., as well as the fluffier things the word would normally invoke). So why should I do anything different for Roulette? I think indie movies are often viewed through a harsher lens than those Hollywood produces, which is rather backwards in my opinion.Though not my preferred type of movie, I still found Roulette to be a gripping and interesting tale. As I mention in the summary, it is not for the faint of heart and I would recommend having a stiff drink on hand during the viewing. I certainly felt the need for one about halfway through the movie and by the end was very glad I had, in fact, poured myself one.

As an independent filmmaker, I've seen a number of films that were poorly written and poorly executed. ROULETTE is NOT one of those films! For having absolutely no budget, it was well written, well acted, well shot, and well directed. Director Erik Kristopher Myers had a very clear vision of what he wanted this film to look and feel like and it shows in the final product. The lead actors, Ali Lukowski, Will Haza, and Mike Baldwin, gave a fantastic performance. The people voting this at one star must not be familiar with indy films. I've seen indy films that had a seven figure budget and were terrible. I highly recommend adding this film to your personal collection.

Without a doubt, "Roulette" is one of the finest movies I have seen this year. The direction and acting are superb and the overall production is simply filled with quality. For an indie film, this movie has all of the earmarks of a much greater studio project; the lighting, audio and music are superb. First of all, the script, written by Erik Kristopher Myers is riveting. It is seamless in its rendering and accounts for every action and event occurring in the film. Secondly, the primary three actors deliver impeccable performances that are real, painful and memorable. Clearly, they have a good handle on their craft, but the direction that Erik Kristopher Myers provided them makes for a perfect complement of performance to purpose. The artistic delivery of "Roulette" is equally laudable. The photography is compelling, the audio is beyond industry standard and the editing is flawless. It is not surprising that Myers worked several years in post production on this project and every painful hour is obvious in the final product. At times, "Roulette" is not an easy film to watch. It's themes are challenging and its performances are haunting and sometimes painful, but it is without a doubt, one of the finest movies you will see this year.

I also attended the premier of "Roulette" on Tuesday, November 16.Now - keep in mind that the film was still not entirely polished, and the audio mix was still incomplete. Regaurdless, the film itself - the acting, cinematography, and story were Grade A, top-notch.The story is set around 3 main characters: Dean Jensen (Mike Baldwin), Richard Kessler (Will Haza), and Sunny Howard (Ali Lukowski). They meet at a support group for suicidal people who have dealt with some type of hardship in their life. The three of them end up at one of their houses, and begin a game of Roulette. As the game plays out, we begin to learn about Dean, Richard's, and Sunny's traumatic pasts. As the tension builds, the game of Roulette goes from a simple drinking game, to a game of Russian Roulette. As the game (and tension) builds, we soon discover that the three main character's pasts are all connected in one way or another.Writer/director Erik Kristopher Myers dose a really good job at connecting the three main characters pasts, and feeding the audience JUST enough about each character's back story during the film to keep you glued into the story, until the very end. With "Roulette", Erik provides a template for which all low-budget indie films should follow, and proved that with the right cast, crew, and dedication, you don't need millions of dollars to make a powerful film. And "powerful" is an understatement! This film will, no doubt, evoke many emotions from it's viewers. It's dark, rough, and pulls no punches - all for the BETTER, anyway.This film is definitely the start of something BIG...