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Neo Ned

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What can I say, but "stranger" or the more appropriate word for this film would be "crazier" things have happened and yes it is possible that a "wanna be" skinhead and a black woman to fall in love...

Why it is possible is because Ned in his heart is not a skin head racist but a scared person who just wants to belong...

He's been displaced most of his life and despite the fact that the girl he falls for goes against everything he supposedly believes in she does something he's been wanting his whole life....acceptance for who he is on the inside and out.

Vice versa for her as well....

Anyway, it is a cute little movie and if one keeps in mind that it is just a movie, you will enjoy it.

Highly recommend!

Like most kids, Ned idolized his father and dreamed of following in his footsteps. Unfortunately, his father was a two-bit crook who spent most of his life in jail. Without a family of his own, Ned falls in with the Aryan Brotherhood. Soon after, Ned is placed in a mental hospital where he is mesmerized by a young black girl who believes Adolf Hitler was reincarnated in her. What follows is a gritty character study and poignant love story of two people brought together by a seemingly impossible connection. As a result of that connection, they both find that there is more to a person than what is on the surface. This movie is a little shocking, it's funny and its sad with a bittersweet ending all rolled in one. The acting is awesome. Highly recommend, you wont be disappointed.

Only on a rare occasion can I say that a movie that went straight to Starz then DVD, actually DESERVED a nationwide release in theaters. The acting, plot originality, flow, composition, and the way issues (such as racism, etc...) are portrayed in the film were all superbly done. It definitely should have been shown across the country. I look forward to Van Fischer's next movie, whenever that may be. Just hope I don't have to wait three years+ to see it. :-)

Show your support for Neo Ned, it is definitely a movie worth buying.

This is not unlike "American X" in that it deals with a Neo-Nazi who is in an institution for a crime committed against a black man. In this case it's a mental institution as opposed to a prison but the set up is similar.

Here's the scoop. Jeremy Renner has had a rough upbringing, with a father who was in and out of prison and a mom who isn't all there. One group that will except him, and give him a sense of family, are skin heads. Not a good idea. Now he's in a mental ward though he really isn't crazy and he becomes fascinated by a fellow inmate, a black woman, who thinks she's Hitler. She's had her share of hard blows and the two somehow work well together.

Renner is great as Ned. He's kind of goofy. Due to his lousy upbringing he's somewhat naive and doesn't express himself well. But he actually has a lot of spirit. It's just misdirected. Gabrielle Union is also very good. They do a good job of bringing out her natural beauty as opposed to dolling her all up. They are the heart of the picture. This is all writing and acting. No frou frou. It seems most of the money was spent on the cast. It was a real surprise to see Steve Railsback, Sally Kirkland and Cary Elwes in the lineup. The cinematography was very plain. The shots were framed well but the lensing gave it a look only a few steps up from a home movie. I like this as it gave a very natural flavor to everything. Even in it's lackluster appearance you still feel the authority in the directing. This is only Van Fisher's second outing but you'd never know. It's as smooth as silk.

Some might question the ending but I thought it fitting. Both characters go after what is important to them. Renner does it in a weird way but he's happy in the end which is something he's seen little of in his time. I like this movie. It's a good drama that doesn't get too heavy. If you're at all predisposed to this sort of thing, have at it.

I thoroughly loved this movie, and fortunately the ENTIRE film is posted on Youtube-- I'll be buying it regardless, though. I just finished watching it, and the movie's ending is so bittersweet and selfless that if you don't feel SOME kind of pang, you have the heart of a gargoyle.

I would lapse into a synopsis, but it's been covered pretty accurately by other reviewers. I must say, pairing a skinhead with a black girl who thinks she's Hitler and putting them in a mental hospital is sheer maddened genius.

Gabrielle Union still looks gorgeous sans makeup, even with unkempt hair. Her acting is marvelous, as always. Jeremy Renner's a lovely bit of eye candy, and his acting's quite the bonus. Both characters are screwups, but in a way that says it's okay to be messed up, it's okay to be broken. The acting is superb. Sure, the language is pretty coarse and the sex scene was a bit odd, but overall this is a highly original film in a category all its own. The film is reminiscent of Fight Club, A Bronx Tale, Napoleon Dynamite, and a lot of other things. It's awkward and blunt, in a good way, regarding the performances and the cinematography. It's a shame it wasn't released in theaters.

This movie was fantastic! It approaches a relatively touchy subject, racism, and does so with a shiningly splendid outlook. Neo Ned is a movie that without a doubt should have seen a worldwide release. A fantastic story that if, like me, you believe in love transcending all barriers and beliefs, you really should see.

I found this movie under the "romance/love story" category and decided to check it out. I really liked it. I don't know if it's an indie film or not, but it has that feel. It also had some decent actors which is a good thing because I doubt highly that lesser actors/actresses could have pulled it off.

"Neo Ned" is kind of quirky, but it kept my attention and both Jeremy Renner's and Gabrielle Union's performances had me laughing out loud. A bit sweet, a lot weird and very endearing.

I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable this film was. I think a lot of it had to do with how great the leads were. They really created characters with depth. Great acting work. This is a sweet love story that involves a Nazi skinhead that denounces his ways when he discovers he's falling in love with a black woman.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. The character dynamics,acting, and subject matter lends itself to high quality film for sure. I actually didnt read a summary before watching it, so I was able to see these two unlikely and unsuspecting people fall in love without prior knowledge of where their relationship would go. Great independent movie.

To be completely honest, I was somewhat surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. When I heard that it was a love story between a skinhead and a black woman claiming to be Hitler, I didn't know what to expect. Definitely not the great acting, intriguing story line, and thought provoking themes. There were some dark moments, but they only enhanced the overall sense of hope the movie portrayed. Troubled pasts don't mean a doomed future. There is love and forgiveness in the most impossible places. You can learn, grow, and change with the support of another. These are just some of the themes I came away with after watching the film. Definitely worth the watch!