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Mouth to Mouth

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I'm not one to pay much attention to movie reviews because everyone is so different. I, personally, really liked the movie. I didn't think it was a mess. I thought the kids lives were a mess but I thought the movie was made very well. It isn't supposed to look like a hollywood glam movie, because its not a hollywood glam story. I thought the lighting/sound/etc...all matched the story it was trying to tell. The movie made me angry, sad, interested, scared, and relieved. It vaguely reminded me of SLC Punk, or Brokedown Palace, or stories along that line. However I wouldn't compare it to them. It is it's own story. It shows you things you don't want to see, it makes you feel emotions you don't want to feel. I would recommend it.

This film from writer/director Alison Murray is a depressing and altogether predictable morality tale chronicling the attractions and dangers of cult communes for modern youth (together with a warning for parents against seeking to become too involved in the lives of teenage offspring!). Sadly, however, the film's treatment of an underlying serious topic is every bit as shallow as it is unpleasant. While this production contains some stunning cinematography in places, this is frequently undermined by an over reliance on post-production digital colour treatments that render the image harsh and grainy (I think they were aiming for 'stark and gritty') in a generally unreal and inconsistent manner. And although it does feature a few genuinely moving scenes, it also contains some that are just downright silly, with acting that is mostly wooden and unconvincing (Ellen Page providing a notable exception). Add to this to a screenplay that is quite frankly a mess and in serious need of good, hard editing, plus a storyline that seems to just have no idea what it wants to do with its life, and the result is a production that is about as much in need of rehabilitation as some of the characters it portrays.

There are times when the only redeeming feature of this film is its soundtrack which, ironically, often has more to say than the screenplay; it is largely this, plus Ellen Page's conviction, that made me stay with it to the end and which adds the third star to this review. I did get one laugh out of this film, though: the commune leader's tag line throughout is "Intellectual self-defense, without the bull----". Oh yeah, right!

This DVD edition contains almost nothing by way of bonus materials, just theatrical trailer, plus short (and pointless, uninformative) "Behind the Scenes" featurette. This strikes me as an opportunity lost, because if ever there was a film that cried out for some additional commentary from its creator, this must surely be it. Oh, well.

This movie certainly has its flaws but it is an interesting one. People looking for a film with Hollywood-like glamour need not bother because the comparisons are unfair. The lighting and camera work are sketchy and needed improvement but the themes and ideas and Ellen Page's performance as well as the rest of the cast make it worthwhile in my opinion. Especially if you are a fan of Page's work. I especially liked Maxwell McCabe-Lokos's performance as Mad Ax.

I won't bother with summarising it here as you can find that elsewhere. The dance sequences, while interesting and bringing spontaneity to a film that would otherwise be completely grim but go on a little too long and the story does seem to meander on the middle of the film. it starts off with a brisk pace from the beginning but the brisk storytelling seems to lapse a little later. The film while not wrapping things up in a big pretty bow does give the viewer a little hope at the end. length was perfect. Not one of the best films I've seen but it is an interesting one and I'm glad I saw it.

I bought this movie because I love Ellen Page. I wasn't disappointed, but I wasn't happy. I did laugh through some of the movie, but it isn't a comedy. I just kept watching one scene over and over, and it doesn't even have Ellen in it. This movie didn't really demonstrate to me how well she can act. If anything it made me feel I should stop watching her films.

If you like abstract films you might like this, I'm not really sure. I was lucky this film had that scene or I'd be very angry that I wasted over 30 bucks. I was on the floor laughing; it was so randomly placed in this film. You may have to watch the whole movie to understand why it was so funny.

It's when they decide to leave; I don't want to give it away.

"Mouth To Mouth" is a contrived movie. The script written by some one taking Ritilan or some drug used for Adult Attention Disorder. The story ambles in several lost directions. Of course, Ellen Page, does the best she can given the level of the material she had to work with. It is difficult to believe that she would choose to follow up "Juno" and "Smart People" with a movie such as "Mouth To Mouth". I do believe Ellen needs to be advised, that even though 'they' offered you a movie, it does not mean you actually need to do it. Ellen and her manager need to know when to say
"NO". "Mouth To Mouth" is definitely a NO movie.

Does'nt even begin to describe this imature film. Stupid Crusties in Europe fall for the B/S of a wanker, Harry, hereafter known as "Wanker" who is to lazy to work...so he gets everyone to do it for him. I grew up in the punk scene in the early 80's and I have seen my share of WANKERS come and go. Wankers are in every crevice of humanity.....Finaly ending up on a vinyard where he has control over all, WANKER becomes as dictoral as the Nazis that he would profess to hate. The only reason I gave this film a star is because it has the sense to call WANKER out for what he is.......a WANKER! Before watcthing this wretched film....staring WANKER..I had planned on having sex with my wife afterward. Well, afterward NIETHER of us were in the mood....Thanks a lot, WANKER!

So the next time you are on St. Marks, or in S.F., Portland or Camden Town, or where ever, and some poor crusty clown, whose earlobes are down to their shoulders because they sold the ear ring, is begging you for change, just laugh at him and call him .....a WANKER!