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Veronika Decides to Die (2009)
New Age Art
The acting and production standards in this film are all extremely high: the photography is beautiful, there is some nifty editing (particularly in the build-up to the attempted suicide) and the director clearly has a strong feel for the subject. The acting is also superb throughout - Sarah Michelle Gellar fans can rest easy, their heroine doesn't let the side down, in fact her performance carries the movie and makes one wish she were given more strong parts like this on the big screen.
My Lonely Me (2015)
A unique and interesting indie musical
At the start of the film I was very confused and a bit worried about where this was going to go. It was clear that the director had a very creative imagination and a unique way of telling a story, but it is one of those films that everything all pieces together nicely in the end. There were a couple of scenes which highlighted the low budget side of the film and a couple of cheesy moments, but it was disguised well by the style of the film. I loved the style of the music used, the songs were beautiful and the main cast gave a pretty strong performance, particularly Reiga. She was a very complex character with consistent mood swings, which Sabrina performed really well.
I can understand how some critics may label this film as "odd", but I think you have to be the type to appreciate unique film making in order to appreciate this kind of film. Due to this, I think that is how the film did so well in so many indie festivals. Not only are musicals very rare, it is also a different and lovely piece of storytelling which left a lot of festivals with open arms.
Besides it being a nice little indie musical, it is not the kind of film that will make it to "best seller". However, the film should not go unnoticed and would make the perfect TV movie.
Dancin': It's On! (2015)
A fun and delightful film
If you like fun and dancing with a cute romantic story, this is a great little film for you! This was a fun escapism, put-a-smile-on-your face kind of entertainment, filled with lots of happy and young dancers competing for the grand prize. Sure the acting is not top Hollywood style, but it suits this kind of film. As it was directed and co-written by dance veteran David Winters, who appeared in "West Side Story" and choreographed Ann-Margret and Nancy Sinatra TV specials, I was expecting the low-budget production to be a lot better. Unfortunately it is not the kind of film that would be good enough for a theatrical release, but it is certainly worth a watch!