I found the whole movie patronizing to the audience. What struck me the most about this movie is in living memory it's easily the least I've ever cared about all the characters of a film in a long time. Someone Mike trusted should have told him "I hate to say this Mike but I don't like single character in this film".
Abby treats him like crap the whole way and he won't tell her to take a hike? I don't get it. I get that this happens in life, but in a film it makes both characters seem one-dimensional and boring. Something like that is frustrating to watch.
And why doesn't he see a doctor? Makes no sense. He clearly has a sleep disorder!
The most interesting piece of acting in the film was from the comic who told him to use what he said in his act—it really looked as if he wasn't acting in that scene.
Mike himself did some interesting acting but needs some acting lessons to help him speak with better diction. His constant mumbling brought me often to where I didn't care what happened his character.
The saddest part of all this is you can tell Mike has talent and is probably quite funny in real life.
The script itself wasn't ready. They needed someone with film chops involved (a producer etc.) to help advise them. I know first hand how difficult it is to make a film so I hate being so honest in my criticism but it's all we have. I made a short film and it's a piece of crap. You must be honest if you are to improve. I wouldn't give this film any award.
I think it's highly probable it received more favorable attention than it deserved because Ira Glass was connected with it. There's a reason why good films take years to come to fruition. Filmmaking is hard. Try again.
Abby treats him like crap the whole way and he won't tell her to take a hike? I don't get it. I get that this happens in life, but in a film it makes both characters seem one-dimensional and boring. Something like that is frustrating to watch.
And why doesn't he see a doctor? Makes no sense. He clearly has a sleep disorder!
The most interesting piece of acting in the film was from the comic who told him to use what he said in his act—it really looked as if he wasn't acting in that scene.
Mike himself did some interesting acting but needs some acting lessons to help him speak with better diction. His constant mumbling brought me often to where I didn't care what happened his character.
The saddest part of all this is you can tell Mike has talent and is probably quite funny in real life.
The script itself wasn't ready. They needed someone with film chops involved (a producer etc.) to help advise them. I know first hand how difficult it is to make a film so I hate being so honest in my criticism but it's all we have. I made a short film and it's a piece of crap. You must be honest if you are to improve. I wouldn't give this film any award.
I think it's highly probable it received more favorable attention than it deserved because Ira Glass was connected with it. There's a reason why good films take years to come to fruition. Filmmaking is hard. Try again.