dawndutra Reviews

Diamonds and Guns (2008)

Fun movie

[8/10 · 6 January 2018]

Watched this because Renee O'Connor was all over this one. Her production company, ROC, released it. She also was an executive producer for it.

While the story lagged a tiny bit, it was a very funny storyline so that made up for it.

The cast were funny as hell and, of course, Renee was the best. :)

Saw some other faces I knew in this movie, so that was a surprise. The INS agent I've seen in NCIS several times as well as Francis's dad.

All around good movie. Not too long and it was great to see an indie film that one of my favorite actors had produced.

Good on ya, Ren!

Beyond the Farthest Star (2015)

Amazing story

[10/10 · 6 January 2018]

I'll admit that I bought this movie just because Renee O'Connor of Xena fame was in it. But by the end of it, I had moved on from that.

This movie is amazingly deep and mysterious. It sheds light on what happens when we aren't true to ourselves and hide the truth. Eventually, the truth wins out and our true meaning comes forward.

From Adam following his father, even though I don't feel he truly wanted to, to Maureen hiding a lie, that was slowly destroying her, and onto Annie who didn't know who or what she was. It was riveting and painful and sad.

Yes, there is a religious undertone to the story, but it's not religious. I didn't feel preached to at all.

Loved it and highly recommend!