Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Tayyab Torres Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

jojairus Lots of nice minimal jokes. Surreal amusing look at a young Hollywood director's search for the perfect partner. His life falls apart, in an affable way - he's likable. My scratched rental DVD jammed appropriately enough about half way, where there's a turning point. The picture blocked and jittered (almost a technique used in the movie) and ten minutes later the fun began, for me, with the introduction of the gorgeous Kelly Macdonald. If you've ever felt your work or love life's collapsing, and seen the irony of it, you might enjoy this film. It's a sweet story, nothing gruesome or sleazy. Music's minimal and appropriate. No sentimentality - not a trace. Just a nice bloke trying to find love.

Saad H But those who can connect with the director at some level will really like this film. It is not surprising to see such difference in the comments left behind about this film. I guess it is one of those that you either love or hate. I for one, loved it. It has "some what" unique camera work that goes well with the story and it makes interesting use of jump cuts in its editing. Most of the actors are very comfortable in their roles, especially Stephen Dorff. If you are familiar with the circumstances behind the making of this film, you will appreciate it even more. Some comments criticized the "smoking cat scene". People, it was only his imagination! And if you had understood the film you would know why that scene is there. This film is better then good but not great and it may come of as being a little pertinacious. Finally, the tagline summarizes it really well, 'The hardest thing to do in life is direct your own'.

jbecknell The director of U2's Rattle and Hum video, makes a great effort at a semi-autobiographical story. I'm not sure how much is from Phil Jouano's real life, but the impression is that Jake Walsh (dorff) is Juoanu. I liked this film so much, I added it to my personal collection, and watch it with friends often. Though it wasn't a big hit, it gets my vote as a short time in the life of a movie director in a rock and roll lifestyle spiraling down kind of thing. Good soundtrack too. But the talking cat is what made the movie for me. Any movie with a talking and smoking cat rules!!

eshearin I love Steven Dorff, I love U2, and I love this movie! The camera work, the dialogue and the cinematography all make me wish I could write half this well. Joanou has really struck cinematic gold with this one, I can't imagine why it didn't do better at the box office. Independents, go figure.