Clearly didn't have a huge budget.
So what. At least they got some money and made a film. I love this genre, and I think they made a film that overall works.
Cinematography and lighting was great.
Some of the exterior day wide shots looked a little amateur. But then all the night scenes and interior were right on par with big budget films of the same genre.
Writing. I was surprised the writer and director weren't the same person, because there were a lot of lines that I'm sure looked good on paper that should have been thrown out on the day or in the final cut. Luke warm comedy or not so witty attempts at saying something clever.
Acting. Not bad. Just bland. I'm sure they'd all do great on Television like NCIS or something. But none of their performances go beyond what was written on the page. None of their personalities show through enough for you to really care about any of the characters.
Directing. All of the acting notes and writing notes could have been greatly improved by a good director. The Actors could clearly make words believable, a good director could have pushed them out of their comfort a little more.
The script had good structure. A good director could have tossed some of the obvious exposition and silly side lines.
So, I'm gonna blame whatever is lacking about this film on budget and directing. Because all the other bad parts could have been helped there first.
Still enjoyed it. Probably would enjoy it a lot if you were stoned or on some other substance that lowers your expectations.
Don't do drugs. Lol.
So what. At least they got some money and made a film. I love this genre, and I think they made a film that overall works.
Cinematography and lighting was great.
Some of the exterior day wide shots looked a little amateur. But then all the night scenes and interior were right on par with big budget films of the same genre.
Writing. I was surprised the writer and director weren't the same person, because there were a lot of lines that I'm sure looked good on paper that should have been thrown out on the day or in the final cut. Luke warm comedy or not so witty attempts at saying something clever.
Acting. Not bad. Just bland. I'm sure they'd all do great on Television like NCIS or something. But none of their performances go beyond what was written on the page. None of their personalities show through enough for you to really care about any of the characters.
Directing. All of the acting notes and writing notes could have been greatly improved by a good director. The Actors could clearly make words believable, a good director could have pushed them out of their comfort a little more.
The script had good structure. A good director could have tossed some of the obvious exposition and silly side lines.
So, I'm gonna blame whatever is lacking about this film on budget and directing. Because all the other bad parts could have been helped there first.
Still enjoyed it. Probably would enjoy it a lot if you were stoned or on some other substance that lowers your expectations.
Don't do drugs. Lol.