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Happy Birthday, Harris Malden

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This film is well written, funny, well acted - all around crowd pleaser! A big hit at the Cinevegas Film Festival

The reviews for this film are obviously fake, from the film critic blurbs to the over reaching film festival praise.

I watched almost half of this movie, and just couldn't find the will power to subject myself to any more. It didn't draw you in and had no real plot to speak of, which I find totally acceptable in a comedy. Provided that there is a modicum of humor in the film. I'm guessing the director thinks that 'awkward' is the new funny, because that's about all I can say about this film. It's awkward.


~ Nothing is worth 5 stars, save the best

Harris Malden is a tremendously witty film that succeeds in fitting tons of silliness and charm into a highly enjoyable hour and twenty minutes. In any given scene there are so many hilarious things going on that it took me two viewings to really get a full appreciations for the little nuances of wit that are always there. Make no mistake, Happy Birthday Harris Malden is a hilarious film. But that's not all that I found so appealing about it. The story of Harris draws from the lives of the guys who made the film, who can share in his reluctance to get past his insecurities. The story will make you feel unbearably fuzzy at the end, as you notice that you yourself have a little bit of Harris Malden in you. I highly recommend this movie.

Happy Birthday, Harris Malden is a wonderful movie, full of characters, dialogue, and themes, that everyone can relate to. The film takes an honest look at friendship in a close-knit neighborhood, and as a viewer, you feel for the characters as they grapple with insecurities and denial in and out of their comfort zones. All the while, the characters and the filmmakers have a great sense of humor making this a heartwarming, smart, & funny film. The guys in Sweaty Robot impressively created this movie from start to finish and I can't wait to see their next feature film!

Length:: 2:18 Mins

SYNOPSIS:

Harris Malden wears his insecurity on his face in a curious disguise for everyone to see. No one in the neighborhood, not ever his best friend Paul or his brother Melvin, has the heart to tell him how ridiculous he looks with the thick, black lie about his lip. Harris Malden fakes his facial hair, and as far as he's concerned, nobody can tell. However, like dealing with a drunken uncle, it's easier to let him be than confront the problem. Harris has a sweet gig as a draftsman at a local firm, and everyone on his block likes him. Despite the big ol' fake mustache, everything is fine and dandy-- until Paul brings an outsider to Harris' twenty-fifth birthday party. No one knows what to do after she shouts, "YOU FAKE YOUR MUSTACHE!" The whole gang has to deal with the repercussions of Harris' breakdown.

Critical Reviews:
Don Lewis of Film Threat **** Four Stars
"...the film is really funny as long as you realize there's a kind of straight-faced silliness to the whole affair much like the films of the Zellner Brothers or even Charlie Kaufman. If you enjoy that kind of off-the-wall humor, "Happy Birthday, Harris Malden" can't miss."

Cal Kemp of Collider
"Somehow, "Harris Malden" is both down to earth and over the top. It's sweet, funny and real in a way that only fiction can bee."

David Cornelius of eFilmCritic *** Three Stars
"I admire the way the filmmakers manage to have so much going on at once, with natural, overlapping dialogue filling each scene with an Altman-esque collage of story and character."

Happy Birthday, Harris Malden

I wasn't exactly sure what to expect before seeing this film. A film about a guy who fakes his mustache? How good could it be? Well, I loved it.

When the film ended, I wanted to see more.

Five stars!

After hearing the buzz about this unique movie and its filmmakers (Sweaty Robot), I decided to rent the video from Amazon. Although there was plenty of hype in the movie business about this flick, I remained skeptical that someone could make a witty, engaging film about...a guy who fakes his mustache. It turns out that my skepticism just masked my total lack of imagination. Sweaty Robot successfully took an oddball premise in this movie and related it to the viewer's innate humanity. The camerawork and acting is excellent--I couldn't believe that this was an independent film, when it looked like it had an expensive, dependent budget.

Throughout the film, I laughed, then cried, then laughed some more, then cried, then laughed about how much I was crying. I can't recommend this movie enough, and look forward to Sweaty Robot's future endeavors.

I saw this movie at the Cinevegas film festival and was surprised by how funny it was. Not only is it funny, but it has a good story about friendship. The movie is well acted, well directed, and has a good, steady pace. I hope this movie becomes more well known because it certainly deserves to be successful.

Guys, great film, heard you were at a few big Film Festivals Too!!! Way to go. Keep up the good work.

After hearing so much about this movie I was not totally prepared to be objective. However, it did not disappoint. I was unprepared for the incredible creativity expressed by these guys. Totally blown away by Eric Levy's acting ability. I've seen him "act" in person for years but to see him develop this role in a manner that was totally professional and funny made me realize we'll be seeing a lot more of him and this talented group.
Good job guys. On a personal note, totally unbiased, proud of you Eric!
Job well done and you should all be proud. Highly recommend, funny, sad and intuitive!