RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

Glucedee It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Chantel Contreras It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

fnord33 A- Possibly the most likable psychopath in the history of cinema.I don't watch horror movies to see people survive. I like a good killer that I can root for. Usually that means a unique killing style or good one liners. Sometimes a killer can be impressively devious or have so much personality you have to like him. It's very rare in horror to see a performance that makes you genuinely like the character as a person. David Long is a psychopath you could go bowling with. He seems like a fun guy. I mean, yeah, he kills people, but it's okay. That's just David. Kristi Ray is the perfect compliment. She's a little damaged by circumstance, but still a pure sparkling soul that would be irresistible to any goodhearted homicidal maniac.Joe Stauffer is definitely a director to look out for. This movie isn't just good for an indie film. It's a masterpiece. The performances, cinematography, writing, every aspect is top notch. It hits every note that a movie should hit. It's twisted, but also sweetly romantic. It's an art film. It's funny. I mean, if all you want is 'splosions this isn't for you, but if you want to see a well-executed original film that will stick with you, this is it.

crdnlsyn13 I saw this reviewed in more than a couple 'horror' themed magazines, and also online at a couple 'horror' themed websites, as a "Masterpiece" and as an "Extremely Terrifying Experience" with an original story, and great acting... this movie is not any of these claims.So now, I'm rethinking all these magazines and websites that I've been reading for years, might no longer be worthy of my time, money, or effort.There are a couple of small moments throughout the movie, that are interesting, but over all it's boring, boring, boring. As a horror movie, I wish I could give it a big fat 0 out of 10. Not scary, not gory, not thrilling, not good.WHAT this movie really is, is a commercial for smoking. It seems Everyone is a chain smoker in this movie. Even the very pretty Kristi Ray, who plays Charlotte, turned me off with all the cigarettes hanging out of her mouth. I guess I will never understand the need or fascination with smoking, but if THAT was the horror of this movie, the potential of the actors getting Cancer, then... I guess they win?

Slytherclaw90 Pieces of Talent has been a magnificent surprise for me that almost didn't happen! I was attending a horror con on the Gulf Coast for the weekend and the Pieces of Talent poster and trailer kept catching my eye. I did a little research and decided to pick it up on the last day of the con...can I say, "Best. Decision. Ever." The independent horror scene is where I keep finding my favorite movies this year. This one did not disappoint! It is a perfect balance of horror, love, horror, art, horror, gore, and a little bit more horror. Add two great leads (Kristi Ray and David Long...who happens to play himself in this movie, kind of scary!) plus a perfect pace and you've got an excellent movie! This movie will evoke many different emotions from you. I felt tense the entire movie, but at the same time I felt happy during some scenes, sad during others, and disgusted during a few...the gore was great! :-D The direction and look of this movie is absolutely beautiful, also. Overall, I would recommend it to anyone. Can't wait to see what the future holds for these guys! Wonderful movie!

trashgang Another perfect example that independent flicks aren't that bad at all. This is a pure horror with all elements in tact. It's beautifully shot and it do has an arty feeling sometimes but don't let that be in the way of seeing this beauty. I was surprised by 2 things, the acting that is excellent coming from Kristi Ray (Charlotte) and David Long (as himself). The other thing is the gore added in some scene's. The effects for such kind of flick are amazing. We follow Charlotte who is working at a strip club and hates every minute of it. By taking a break outsite she comes across David who just been smashed together. David introduces himself and Charlotte believes every minute what he says resolving in a friendship. But David has a dark side.The flick starts off with excellent gore and from there we do get to know both main leads. Sometimes it do move a bit slow but the way it was edited and filmed kept me watching. The gore and horror comes in slowly, first you have the hammer smashing that moves into the harder stuff. There's also a bit of nudity at the strip club and just watch one girl what she can do with her juggs. But the nudity isn't gratuitous, it do adds towards the depravity. Charlotte seeing some future with David and David seeing Charlotte as the perfect item for his film you can see what is coming.And did I mention the score that moves from weird sounds to the typical country style. Yes, it all fits in perfectly with the way of shooting. Don't expect a slasher or a cruel horror, this is more about the desperate meeting the sicky, and a sicky it is.Gore 2/5 Nudity 1,5/5 Effects 3/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5