shootthepier
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As a huge fan of this book, I applaud Nic, Scott and the production team involved in getting this movie off the ground. This story must not have been easy to get made. But this is the most important movie of today, for today. I did find the musical cues to be overly used and not as dramatic as they could've been, but aside from this I was at the edge of my seat, waiting for NIc to add some wisdom to my life, so that I can go out there and be a better person. Nic, as the character of Soc does just that. The movie delivers where it should, straight to your heart. In this day of the much necessary age of awareness I HIGHLY recommend anyone who wants to be better and even be the best they can be to go and watch this film, recommend this film, watch it again, buy it on DVD and support these types of projects in any way you can. Imagine if we can get the kids of today to truly understand the lessons presented in this movie - it could change the world and the medium of film reaches enough people to do just that.
However, "Going Greek" is not a well-made movie in any way. Sure, much
leeway should be afforded to any filmmaker who sets out to make a film, with
such low budget constraints. In the end, the film fails to do exactly that which it set out to do, make people laugh. Even with leeways given to the filmmakers, this film is so horrible and a waste of time that I can't even believe I wasted a whole Saturday night watching it. I have only written reviews for a few other movies, but I was so moved by this flop that I just had to write one here. There is obviously little thought put into any of the female characters. They are all weak and stupid. What could have been a great movie with a great premise
was wasted on a horribly cast, horribly written, and yes, horribly directed, gritty movie that doesn't even have good music. Even a low budget film can find good indi bands and good music. More careful analysis, testing, and more attention to films would've helped this film out immensely. There is a reason this is a straight to video production. Rent it if you like, but just know you have been warned. One interesting moment is the Director commentary on DVD. He is
actually a well-spoken gentleman with a lot to be said about film-making.
leeway should be afforded to any filmmaker who sets out to make a film, with
such low budget constraints. In the end, the film fails to do exactly that which it set out to do, make people laugh. Even with leeways given to the filmmakers, this film is so horrible and a waste of time that I can't even believe I wasted a whole Saturday night watching it. I have only written reviews for a few other movies, but I was so moved by this flop that I just had to write one here. There is obviously little thought put into any of the female characters. They are all weak and stupid. What could have been a great movie with a great premise
was wasted on a horribly cast, horribly written, and yes, horribly directed, gritty movie that doesn't even have good music. Even a low budget film can find good indi bands and good music. More careful analysis, testing, and more attention to films would've helped this film out immensely. There is a reason this is a straight to video production. Rent it if you like, but just know you have been warned. One interesting moment is the Director commentary on DVD. He is
actually a well-spoken gentleman with a lot to be said about film-making.