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Grey Gardens (2009)
Haunting performances
First, you must see the original documentary before viewing this film.
Only then will you be able to truly appreciate the acting perfection on display here. Jessica Lang and Drew Barrymore are perfect. The writing is masterful. The direction is spot on.
Such talent and love for the subject matter is a rare thing to find in a film these days.
Big and Little Eddy come to life in a way that was completely surprising to me. It takes rare courage to make a dramatic film based on a documentary. Such enterprises are fought with pitfalls and barriers.
Even if you have not seen the original documentary, you will enjoy this film. However, if you have seen the original, you will praise this film.
I cannot say enough good things. This is a must see!
AE: Apocalypse Earth (2013)
Had high hopes but.... they went down with the ship
I will get right to the point. IMDb states that the estimated budget for this film was $350,000. If that is correct, someone stuffed most of that cash in their pocket because it sure wasn't spent on real production costs.
This film has the look, feel, and sound of a film school project. The photography, cinematography, sound, sound effects, visual effects, and acting are so below par that it is hard to take this film seriously.
I could point out specifics but that would take much too long since there is very little about this film that actually works.
Basically, start at the beginning, the script; terrible. The actors; amateurs. The photography; shaky and uninspired. The direction; film school project that got a D.