Local Filmmaker Hits The Target With DEER CROSSING
Philadelphia has long been known as a city that turns out great local talent in the entertainment industry especially in film. This tradition continues to grow these days thanks in part to an up and coming filmmaker Christian Grillo.
Christian Grillo is the mastermind behind this year's breakout Indie film 'Deer Crossing'. He is a man who wore many hats while putting this piece of cinematic enjoyment together for all of us. In addition to writing, directing and editing, Christian is also the musical creator behind the soundtrack.
The cinematography is nicely done to perfection by another rising local talent Scott E. Kaufman. The images that the cinematographer places in front of our eyes remain long after the film has taken its final bow. It is a refreshing piece of filming that never becomes boring to the eyes while enticing our curiosity for the next frame.
Deer Crossing has everything you would want as a movie lover and then some. It will take you mind and your senses on a roller-coaster ride that only Mr. Grillo himself could construct. Although the film doesn't come with a big Hollywood budget or cast it does however come with a Hollywood delivery and feel.
The acting in the movie keeps the pace going at breakneck speed as the lines are read with realism. There are many twists and turns but you are never left on the side of the road scratching your head searching for answers.
In the end this film delivers big and leaves you wanting to see more from Christian Grillo and the talent he has surrounded himself with on this film. It proves once again Philadelphia is the breaking ground for entertainment and even though the address isn't Hollywood it can still feel like it.
John J. Ruppert
10-2-2012
Philadelphia has long been known as a city that turns out great local talent in the entertainment industry especially in film. This tradition continues to grow these days thanks in part to an up and coming filmmaker Christian Grillo.
Christian Grillo is the mastermind behind this year's breakout Indie film 'Deer Crossing'. He is a man who wore many hats while putting this piece of cinematic enjoyment together for all of us. In addition to writing, directing and editing, Christian is also the musical creator behind the soundtrack.
The cinematography is nicely done to perfection by another rising local talent Scott E. Kaufman. The images that the cinematographer places in front of our eyes remain long after the film has taken its final bow. It is a refreshing piece of filming that never becomes boring to the eyes while enticing our curiosity for the next frame.
Deer Crossing has everything you would want as a movie lover and then some. It will take you mind and your senses on a roller-coaster ride that only Mr. Grillo himself could construct. Although the film doesn't come with a big Hollywood budget or cast it does however come with a Hollywood delivery and feel.
The acting in the movie keeps the pace going at breakneck speed as the lines are read with realism. There are many twists and turns but you are never left on the side of the road scratching your head searching for answers.
In the end this film delivers big and leaves you wanting to see more from Christian Grillo and the talent he has surrounded himself with on this film. It proves once again Philadelphia is the breaking ground for entertainment and even though the address isn't Hollywood it can still feel like it.
John J. Ruppert
10-2-2012