Night Club is one of the most enjoyable feel good films I've seen all year. I had the great pleasure of seeing the film out in Phoenix with a packed crowded that was really into it. There won't be any spoilers here in this review, but I will say that I genuinely laughed hardest at a particular the montage scene. Equally funny was the appearance of Chuck Mccann in a small role that will leave you rolling in the aisle. In terms of the players, all the principle characters played their part beautifully. Ernest Borgnine lent his everyman charm to what could have been a potentially one dimensional role. Mickey Rooney was a real treat to watch, especially in scene with him being a bad ass in a scene I won't give away. The three kids had great chemistry and worked well with each displaying a unique characteristic that made them individually standout from one another. Sally Kellerman, in terms of standouts, gave an honest performance in her portrayal as an Alzheimer's patient. It would be a crime for her not to get any recognition for it come award season. Natasha Lyonne and Danny Roebuck were also a treat to watch-one playing an eccentric character while the other the antagonist to the three kids. There are also cool guest appearances from other stars of yesteryear that made this film a fun homage to Ron Howard's film, Night Shift. Great music, cool cinematography, and a message about the state of the elderly that couldn't be anymore timelier. You wouldn't want to miss this.
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The Mandala Maker
(2009)
A very insightful film.
14 June 2009
I recently had the opportunity to watch The Mandala Maker, and I loved it. This movie touches upon various issues that affect men and women from spirituality, relationships, and how to make life more fulfilling. The main character Naomi, played by Courtney Hogan, does an excellent job portraying the struggling artist and how unmotivated we all feel at times of depression. She searches for ways to make her artwork more unique and fulfilling to her. Her relationship problems with her boyfriend, played by Conor Timmis, are something that many people who are in relationships can relate to. The feeling of being alone, even when you are with someone everyday and the emptiness that engulfs you when you don't know where to turn. The Mandala Maker portrays these problems very well and I am glad that I had the privilege to watch it.
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