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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely an interesting film, February 27, 2007
I feel very fortunate to have been able to grab a promo copy of this film. It is a rather dark look into the life of someone who could be your normal 'shy guy'. However, this one's got a secret that he's now got to punish himself for. The movie moves a little slowly, but definitely gives itself time to build up the characters (not hard, considering it's focused on 'Roman' (Lucky McGee), who gets almost all the screen time). By the end of the film, I was really starting to feel for the character and hoping to see things go his way, despite his issues. I have watched this movie a few times now, and will be continuing to do so quite a few more...and am looking forward to the regular DVD release so I can check out the bonus features. I would recommend this film to anyone who loves horror, as well as general fans of Lucky McGee or Angela Bettis. Glad to see another good one come out!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
If "May" Was a Guy Named "Roman", July 26, 2007
Here's your boring plot synopsis...ready..."May"
Want another one? OK.
Roman spends his days working at a metal shop,
With no TV in his apartment, he spends his afternoons staring out his front window,
Staring at a world he wants to be apart of,
Staring at the same girl everyday.
Is he lonely, or is he in love? Or maybe he's just obsessed?
Angela Bettis & Lucky McKee reverse roles in what is essentially the same movie as "May"
I would really prefer to see Lucky direct, but I'll take what I can get.
At first glance this movie appears to be shot on a home camcorder.
But after the first few scenes it gets better
(Or maybe I just got used to it, I don't know)
Anyway it starts off really slow,
but if you stay with it,
you'll be rewarded when it finally picks itself up
Just when you think this flick can't get any duller, your heart does a double back-flip with a half gainer into your throat.
That's when you're hooked.
And when the narrative starts, (Halfway through the movie mind you.) your eyes are glued wide-open.
Now for the details:
The acting is enjoyable, great characters galore. (I love the nature chick) & Lucky does a better job than you'd think he would.
The lighting leaves alot to be desired, but it's forgivable.
Despite the unnecessary, trippy dream sequences it's a good story, starts out slow but keeps you interested & wondering what'll happen next.
My only complaint is that the dialogue is ridiculously low, while the soundtrack is amazingly loud, so you'll have to keep playing with the volume throughout the entire movie.
The bad news is there's no blood in sight,
But the good news is there are 2 emotional death scenes to speak of, and alot of off-screen :( mutilations.
And the ending is pure poetic justice.
In conclusion:
Yeah, it's kinda slow, and it takes it's time ambling to it's point, but it gets there, and gets the job done.
It's definitely an aquired taste, hence all the negative reviews.
If you haven't seen "May", watch that one first, it's superior, and you'll know what you're diving into with this flick.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
'Tis better to have loved & killed than never to have killed at all.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
It's going to be my greatest work yet, December 16, 2007
I won't deny, I was really looking forward to seeing Roman, even despite the unfavorable reviews. I loved May and was sure a follow-up couldn't be all bad. Boy, was I wrong.
Roman is terrible. Not once was I worried or dreading what might come next, not once did I even have a question as to what would happen at the end--it's very obvious--and not once did I think, "This is actually a pretty good movie." Quite the contrary really. Pretty much, Roman is one of the most predictable movies I've seen in recent memory. Hands down.
Roman is obsessed with the girl in the apartment across from his. Everyday at 5:32pm he opens his shades and sits at his window to watch her (Kristen Bell) walk by to get her mail. Every once in a while he'll work up the nerve to go to the mail box too just to get a closer look. Then she (I call her 'she' because she was never given a name) made the mistake of talking to him. Cut to about 25 minutes later and a new girl, Eva (played brilliantly by Nectar Rose), comes into play. Her and Roman start a relationship, blah blah blah, something happens.
For me, the ONLY redeeming thing about this movie was the women involved. Kristen Bell was terrific in the extremely brief time she was in it--her explanation of how pork and beans are made is hilarious--and Nectar Rose, whom I've never heard of, played the quirky, eccentric, Eva with ease. That's it. Lucky Mckee was incredibly bland as Roman, which yes, feels right for the character, but didn't help the finished product. As far as the random scenes from the breakroom at Roman's job, they seem pointless with horrid acting.
For those on the fence about whether to watch this or not, don't. Even I, a huge Kristen Bell fan, say nay. She's not in it long enough to warrant a view. Nothing about this movie leaves a lasting impression past the fact of how mad you'll probably be after watching it, inevitably thinking "Seriously, why did I pay money to see this?" This is nothing like May, don't even think that. Roman is a loser who, even at his best, isn't the least bit interesting. Avoid.
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