Pale Blue Balloons

When I first saw the trailer for this indie film while surfing around on youtube, I honestly didn't think very much of it. It seemed like it was just another dumb action/thriller made by a bunch of bored teenagers with a video camera and a couple fake guns. However, when I actually saw it, I was completely blown away. The editing and scenery was stylish, the acting was very well done, and I found myself actually being completely absorbed and thrilled by the twisting and turning plot. Michael Fredianelli, a director/actor who I had never heard of before, was very into his role as a heroin addicted, homicidal, on-the-verge-of-loosing-it cop, and most of the supporting cast did very well too. My only two complaints are the audio (at times there was way to much background noise) and the ending (although it makes sense, I expected a smoother transition into the credits, not such a flat stop). An excellent film from a man who one day may be the next De Palma or Scorsese.

In his first film as actor, producer, composer, and director, Michael Fredianelli really jumps right in. As a big fan of action cinema, I give Fredianelli and A+ in all categories. You know he doesn't want to disappoint the viewer. Pale Blue Balloons was a movie I decided to watch because of an interesting title and cover. It had everything a great action movie needs. Since then, I've taken a liking to all of Fredianelli's films, and haven't been disappointed at all. Pale Blue Balloons is a movie *not* to be missed. Fredianelli and Kellen Kaiser have wonderful scenes together. Also a wonderful script written by Todd Jurgess. Great story, great cast, great action.