Beverly H. (2022) User Reviews

start poorly, but got interesting about 2/3 thru the movie.

[icprofit · 4/10 · 11 August 2022]

Most of the first 50min of the movie you could skip, The dialogue seem repetitive and stilted. The first scene of interest to me was when Beverly H ask someone "would you want to live forever?" and the woman laughs and replies "No, Oh no, I've always wanted to die, since I was little. Not that, I mean, I wanted to die when I was old. When I was little, I wanted to die when I was old. That your reward. You get to rest, you know?" She continues with the idea that life is exhausting and that living forever would be unnatural, like trying to hold onto something you don't get to keep. Then I noticed the uniform jacket she was wearing and thought if that a Salvation Army uniform and she was a member , it might explain her point of view. But no, it was not a salvation army jacket. Her monologue and her actions gets a little strange at this point; but later she starts making sense again, and says if you can't be happy now, here; 100 years, 1000 years is not going to make it any better. As she leaves she say "besides if nobody died, where would everyone park" It at this point I start liking the movie, Another meme in the movie that I liked was " every founding CEO likes to believe they're gonna change the world. But by the time I show up the only change they have is the spare change in their pockets".

Creative and Artsy

[vlbarber-57714 · 10/10 · 22 May 2022]

The story of a CEO whose company created a drug that would make you young again and allow you to live forever...who wouldn't want that? Beverly has to fight a hostile takeover of her company and try to save her marriage. Save the company? Or save the marriage? Very 'Noir', creatively directed, suspenseful, and artistic.

A fantastic indie with a delicious concept.

[chitownladym77-1 · 10/10 · 26 April 2022]

This film is Grindhouse meets David Lynch. The movie looks amazing and the idea for the story is very intriguing. "Beverly H" moves at its own pace which lulls you into this dreamlike universe where you're never really sure what is reality and what is not. This movie is perfect for a rainy day or late night double feature. Great performances from mostly unknown actors.

Fascinating Noir-like Cinematic Triumph

[jpowellra · 10/10 · 10 June 2022]

This film keeps you guessing; engaged; and thoroughly entertained. The concept and plot are unique in a sci-fi/thriller type way. I can see this being a series, and me binging on it. Really good acting, cinematography, and score.

Slow moving indie pays off in concept

[sandyaqr · 8/10 · 23 May 2022]

This movie reminded me of the 1973 German film "World on a Wire." This is definitely a "Matrix" scenario gone wrong and feel that with a bigger budget the sequels of this film could equal "Everything, Everywhere, All At once."

Beverly H. !

[iivanross · 10/10 · 12 June 2022]

I just came across this film. Dr. Bob, 'the failed lounge signer,' was my favorite character, accompanied by some other nice performances.(can't recall all the names..) There's almost a pleasant Lynch, Jarmush vibe to some of the lighting/colour element. The original scores, are woven in with pretty appropriate compositions. The music is distinctive, but maintains a very cool continuity in the ebb and flow of Beverly H. Worth the download for the soundscape of tunes alone.

Creative, suspenseful, sci-fi movie

[grbarber-73769 · 10/10 · 22 May 2022]

I enjoyed this movie! Lots of plot twists. Keeps you guessing the whole time. Good acting, and creative cinematography. Creative camera angles and lighting.

I stumbled upon this gem

[xfvnnxwf · 10/10 · 7 June 2022]

I'm a filmmaker, myself, so I love watching indies. I thought the story was unique and intriguing, the visuals were lush, and the acting was great. Really great soundtrack, too. I'm always happy to come upon a film like this. Looking forward to the next offering from Mr. Fischer.

Pharma Bro Story with Lynchian Vibes and General Weirdness

[lee-96696 · 9/10 · 10 September 2022]

Quite by coincidence, I stumble across this just after watching Spiderhead on Netflix, the Chris Hemsworth drug-experiment meh-fest. And what a difference! Beverly H. Probably had 1/50th the budget, but delivers 5X the entertainment value.

There is a definite David Lynch feeling here, like early Lynch from the 80s and 90s. There is the cheesy, "underground" piano bar decked out in bordello red, like some 1960s steak house. The smarmy lounge singer played by Eugene Butler, who comes off as a low rent Eddie Fisher. Oh, and he has a big secret: he's Dr, Bob Karsten, pharmaceutical genius and deeply unethical mad scientist! He is surrounded by a bevvy of 20-something hotties who reminisce over their days in the go-go, swinging London of 1969.

Then we have the pharma CEO, Beverly (Dianne Jones), a rather wooden, matter-of-fact, quite indecisive leader tormented over whether to go forward with a youth-restoring pill that would make her famous and mega-wealthy. She has ethical concerns since the trial data is quite dodgy. Her company is days from bankruptcy and takeover by an evil hedge fund manager, so more pressure there. Her marriage is in shambles thanks to a callow, cheating husband. Her colleagues are weak, craven.

That's just the start. Halfway through the movie the plot really takes off. Some psychedelic, trippy visuals and encounters. A mystery "guide" in cowboy attire (looks a bit like Jon Voight in Midnight Cowboy) on sleazy Walk-of-Fame Hollywood Blvd. A back alley encounter with a flighty friend. A few night-time drives through Beverly Hills in her top down Bentley. A tense board meeting. For the braniacs there is the moral dilemma about whether immortality is something we should want.

Overlay this with what I am pretty sure is deliberately bad acting on Jone's part -- she reminds me of Joan Bennet in the Dark Shadows gothic soap of the 60s reading her lines off cue cards -- and some ludicrous business back story, and you get this fun movie. Not for everyone, but if you like well executed, moderately weird, whacky stories this is for you.