As someone who would rather have my teeth pulled out than watch a Will Ferrel or Seth Rogan comedy, "Anywhere, USA" was a refreshing find. It is an independent film, so going in I was expecting a certain level of over-the-top humor and drug references, which are there, but the characters are so real that it is believable. Coming from small town America myself, I could really appreciate the characters and the seemingly ridiculous scenarios. The first act, could be a movie in itself, in fact it makes the film. The second and third act fail to deliver as strongly, thus the rating of eight. The film is well shot and edited, the acting is spot-on for the most part.
To the reviewer who complained about this film being shot digitally... Bare in mind this is an independent film, so budget is a factor. If your eyes have not yet gotten used to seeing digital footage in films, then you're not watching many films. Furthermore, the media does not make the film, it is what the production is able to do with the media. Anyhow, I found the cinematography to be quite enjoyable.
All in all, a very good movie. This crew deserves many rewards and kudos for a "job well done". I laughed my ass off.
