Product Details

• Actors: Eion Bailey, Joseph Cassese, Molly Castelloe, Patricia DiPatri, Robert DiPatri
• Format: Color, Letterboxed, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Wea Corp
• VHS Release Date: June 18, 2002
• Run Time: 85 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000069521
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #669,032 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easter Eggs AKA Hidden Features, June 19, 2002

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DealHunter (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Better Place (DVD)

To acces these easter eggs, first watch the movie all the way through once (or just access the last chapter and watch the end credits), then go to the "special thanks" screen. On the second special thanks screen, you are now able to highlight a few of the names in the special thanks. Highlight "The Pizza Guy" and you will be taken to a hidden menu called "Loopholes" where you can access the trailer for the hysterical movie "Big Helium Dog" and a second audio commentary for A Better Place, this time with the members of the pervious commentary drunk out of their gords...fun stuff.
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Click on the color bars. Let them play for about 15-20 seconds and you will view a hidden montage of outtakes and deleted scenes.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "I'm going to make the world a better place..." (4.5 stars), July 11, 2003

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Michael Crane (Orland Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Better Place (DVD)

"A Better Place" is a disturbing and unsettling look at teen violence. This is a film that is so raw and brutal that it literally shakes you when you're not expecting it. Be warned, this is not a film to watch if you're looking for something to enjoy. This is as harsh and intense as it gets.

The movie tells the story of Barret Michaelson; the new kid in town. The first day at his new school he is picked on by almost everybody. He makes friends with Ryan; an isolated loaner who doesn't particularly like people in general. As time passes by, Ryan drags Barret further and further into his worldview of hate and darkness. It isn't long before things become violent and dangerous, leading to an unbelievably shocking and cruel finale.

It's hard to believe that this movie came from View Askew. Who would've thought they could've come out with something so intense and dark? As disturbing and chilling it is, it's an honest movie. It's not a glamorous film, and it's not trying to be one. That's why it's so effective. It has a raw and brutal feel to it all, and that's what makes it so powerful.

I thought the movie was very well-written and directed. I kind of felt that it could've been longer and that Ryan's character could've been expanded more. But for the most part, it's a very good movie. It reminds me of "Bully," except "A Better Place" is much more "slice-of-life" resembling. It's effective because it doesn't feel like a movie, but more like something that is actually happening.

The DVD has some special features, such as commentary, deleted scenes and more. There are some really cool Easter Eggs if you can find them. (Look at some of the other reviews, and you will find them.)

"A Better Place" is a shocking and unrelenting film that is as honest as it is disturbing. Not too many movies like this are out there. It may be a low budget movie, but the overall product is nothing low, I assure you. Be warned, this is a very uneasy movie to watch. Be prepared.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT!, January 28, 2002

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"pissgrease" (Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Better Place (DVD)

I borrowed this movie from a friend without ever hearing of the movie itself or of the director. Although low budget, "A Better Place" turned out to be the best movie I've seen in a very long time. Right off the bat I became drawn to the main character, trying to discover what was in store for him, as him and his mother moved to a new town after the death of his father. After a rough first day at school, Barret becomes friends with an introverted nihilist who has a strong hatred for humanity (Ryan). Barret is drawn (by Ryan) into an accidental manslaughter and the movie takes off snowballing to the amazing ending. The ending is amazing because it is very surprising and complicates most of the themes and the overall message of the movie. The film deals with a lot of philosophical issues like the problem of evil, the existence of God, morals, ethics, and especially free will vs. determinism. Overall, a very thought provoking, intelligent, well made piece. Highly recommended.