Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Billie Morin This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Ed-Shullivan The film is about a 40 something aged man who is reminiscing about his teenage years growing up in a small US town where his dad ran an auto garage. The lead is played by Gabrielle Marantz who plays a character named Matt Rupert. Matt's father "Doc" Ruppert played superbly by Xander Berkeley is a former war veteran who is trying to eke out an honorable living by running his own tow and automotive service station but he has some competition which is currently getting the better end of the business throughout town since his competitor has the towing licenses for the district locked up.Matt has a brother who has no interest in the families auto repair shop so the support to keep the business running falls on Matt's shoulders. What Matt dreams about is getting away from his small town life and not spending the rest of his life repairing cars in his dads' garage. After witnessing his parents argue each night about unpaid bills, no hot water, and a fledging auto repair business that may be on its last legs, Matt has some big worries that most kids don't.Matt's best friend Schulz, played by Corby Griesenbeck, is having trouble of his own at home and so the two young men have conspired to blow this pop stand and head out on to the highway singing "life is a highway". But wouldn't you know it? Life gets in the way in the form of parents, cars, girlfriends, bikers, money (or lack of it) and friendship, not necessarily in any order. Matt's story of reminiscing of his life in the 1970's is a story that we can all relate to and I must give the writer/director/actor Carl Thibault credit for putting together a decent storyline and music score. Where the film fails though is to give us a story on the big screen that resonates with its audience and captivates us for 90 minutes or so as well as some other great films such as Stand By Me or the "must see" A Bronx Tale.I am not suggesting you avoid the film as it has some good qualities to look for in a film, such as Xander Berkeley's performance as a hard working war vet with strong principles, just don't expect it to transcend you for the next 90 minutes in to another world and with a story that will stay with you. Once the popcorn is gone, you probably will want more food rather than feel compelled to stay in your seat as you would with the aforementioned films.

yates01 I came away from this film with a warm feeling of nostalgia. A longing for those long summers of youth. In the evocative way of movies like Stand by me I was transported to a time before the realization that all people are flawed and that it's just the human way. The complications of adulthood loom and start to encroach on the childhood idyll. I loved this film. I loved it's slow grace as we moved through the days, bonded with characters over shared memories and grew. The cinematography is not contrived but frames the story in a non intrusive warm hand that allows the viewer to gently travel the story with the characters who develop before us but don't overwhelm. This movie is not for everyone. But it was for me and anyone else who appreciates reminders of our own personal journeys. Loved it...loved it...loved it.

HeathenClerk Half-decent acting, nice cinematography- story wasn't plotted well, characters entered and left with little to no explanation or foreshadowing or really any reason. Story possibly overshadowed by possibly that these are memories of the writer/director, and not enough time was spent making it wholly understandable to an audience with no prior knowledge of his memories. Very anti-climactic, ambiguous rationalizing- and a still shot of space. Main character's thrust not very well explained other than generic "leaving the farm" type of moment at the beginning, not enough tie-ins to previous reinforcing principles and moments earlier in the story. Hoped for more- 3/10

mrmsmith After reading other comments I expected a feeling of magic like that of All the Real Girls, but all I got was a heavy-handed self-conscious film that left me feeling like I missed something. The music was decent but often too loud and too repetitious by the end. The transitional shots of the farmland and roads were beautiful but didn't seem to fit the tone of the film. One scene that appeared to be pivotal to the plot, was over too quickly and never fully explained and thus not as pivotal as the music and cinematography suggested. The acting of the girlfriend (?) was distracting, and the character was just as confusing. Anyway, I agree that The Garage is a slightly better hallmark drama that won't terribly offend anyone, but if you're expecting great narrative or film-making, look elsewhere.