Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
Taraparain
Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.
Sabah Hensley
This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
Sarita Rafferty
There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
hockey21148
I thought that this film may have potential, but I was severely disappointed. After watching it, I felt that I had been misled into wasting 100 minutes of my life away by a deceptive cover. Three things about the cover of this movie were specifically misleading: namely, several film festival awards were listed, the film was compared to "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," and the cover image contained some beautiful scenery, which had me hoping for some quality photography if nothing else. I only mention these things because they are what tricked me into watching this movie, and I hope that perhaps someone will see this review and avoid making the mistake of wasting time watching this movie like I did.As far as the movie itself, I did like the idea of the black and white short film-like dream sequences, and based on the movie cover, I was looking forward to some beautiful scenery if nothing else, but the characters and dialogue absolutely killed any chance this had at being a decent film. Both of the two main characters were simply unlikable. The dialogue was awkward and uninteresting, and the story never led anywhere in particular. I made an IMDb account just so I could write a review of how absolutely terrible this movie was; hopefully my point has gotten across.
vissa2
I just watched this movie last night. Within 30 minutes of the start, I was hoping it would end.It had a promising beginning; the first 10 minutes. The premise of this movie (friendship that goes nowhere after they've spent days (and Years) together in "Separate" beds in hotel rooms) is just not believable. He does kiss her somewhere along the way, and she feels Ohh, so terrible about it. Very little substance to grab your interest. The acting just does not hold up. He is very passive. Regardless of how much of the movie is shown, the viewer never develops any type of a caring connection with the characters on the screen. You learn that her next utterance will be as boring as her previous one. ("Do you have a cigarette ?", He doesn't smoke, He wants her to stop smoking, Doesn't she know this by now.)She calls him in the middle of the night to visit him after a year's absence, she comes in through the door, they don't even hug or kiss or express any type of emotional connection. He doesn't even lean forward to lift her suitcase to help her in. That is not how real people behave, This is not how best pals behave.When he receives her phone call in the middle of the night (she is in town for one day), he shows little interest to see her face, acts more like she will be a burden for the night. At this point they've known each other for two years and he hasn't seen her for a year. Not Believable, not real. Supposedly, he has written a book on Entropy and Enthalpy, yet we never see him write or read or discuss any of his interests in Physics with her, not that she would be able to handle the discussion. We learn that a watermelon in L.A. costs $50, (It wasn't the Silicon Type mind you) he has no problem affording that Fruit. We also learn that the airport shuts down when a few really really fake snow flakes fall off the sky. I'm Sorry but was that in L.A. too?We never see how these two characters survive, we never see them at work. We never see them struggle, They are always on vacation. They have infinite time, they have no worries whatsoever. Nice life. Unreal life. Unreal Characters. Bad Title. Bad Movie.
editfilmr
Nice first-time effort by Francois Dompierre . Kudos to him, actor Joey Kern , and Lindsey Davis , Art Director for staying after it's East Coast screening at the Stony Brook Film festival for the Q & A .The frustrating , platonic "love story" was a little slow in developing , but tended to become more fleshed out as the movie wore on and the character's traits and aspects were revealed to us in the audience . The use of the dream sequences with Richard Roundtree , were somewhat vague , but did tend to lead into the next chapter or vignette . The desert landscapes spoke volumes of the "relationship" between the two main characters Wes (Joey Kern) and Alison (Alexandra Holden) . Warm and enticing , yet empty and foreboding . This non-committal "dance" between the two directly echos many , many relationships in our modern , fast-paced materialistic world . (Many that i have personally encountered ,and with some of my friends) . Bravo to Francois to presenting this movie in such a way, yet leaving the "possibilties" open for something more substantial in the future .The acting was top - notch , as they lead us on their journey's of evolving , maturing , and feeling out what "fits' in the present , and what might be a "best" fit .... for each one in the future . ( I can certainly see continued success for both Joey & Alexandra ) .For the average film - goer , this film may be a bit tedious and frustrating ( as was evidenced in the crowd around me ) . I would recommend this more for an artsy , thinking , engaged viewing crowd , who recall having youth and time on their side , floating through modern life ...... before tomorrow ..... Life ... and the overhead theater's lights ... kick in !
davilo79
It's beautiful to look at and the dialogue is good. But the subtle performance of Alexandra Holden makes the movie! What an amazing performance, I was blown away. I've known girls in my life just like this character, it may not be a role full of drama, crying/screaming/dying--but she is as real as it gets!! the movie is pretty good, it could move a little faster.why don't more movies like this come out? Even on video there are always so many crappy low budget horror films on the shelf, why can't there be more like this,, All the Days Before tomorrow? And not to mention actresses like Alexandra. She should get more work. I hope something comes of this movie so people can see how good she is. She will have a lot of fans if this movie gets out there!!!!