A decidedly low budget movie about life, love, the nature and genesis of friendships, and dying on one's own terms, this movie is like the little engine that could. It chugs along, quietly winning film festivals everywhere it plays, and it displays a quiet beauty that evokes the best of Terrence Malik. Utilizing stunning locations from Michigan all the way to the salt flats of Utah (and everywhere in between) David Marek does the best he can with the resources he has been given and has created a charming, wonderful meditation on life. This movie deserves high marks and I could have given it even higher marks, but some of the dialog and acting are a little clunky but this is as decent a debut film as you'll find anywhere.
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Deadrise
(2011)
A Most Original and Unique movie
20 March 2012
Although Rich Brauer can be considered a Michigan filmmaker, DEADRISE will appeal to anyone who likes mysteries, or those with a warped sense of humor. Paula goes through a series of odd events while she is trying to get some rest on-board an out-of-service transport ship, that she is inspecting for the Historic trust. Is Captain Vigs who he says he is? Is Paula really dreaming or is this reality? What is really going on here? These are the questions you'll ask yourself as you watch DEADRISE. Although some may compare this to INCEPTION or another Nolan directed film MOMENTO, it is an original, unique and strangely compelling movie experience. I don't recommend this movie for people who do not like eels or big, spooky ships.
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