Allan Rich, Christopher Plummer, George Murdock

With the help of a group of retired filmmakers living at the "Motion Picture Home for the Aged," a rebellious teen enters a student film competition in hopes it will get him into film school.

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72% liked it

166 ratings

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50% liked it

32 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Michael Schroeder

Release Date: December 7, 2007

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  • March 24, 2009
    I DESPERATELY wanted to love this movie. Such a sweet premise. Indie flick that's barely anyone has seen...and WOOOOOOO
    BOY
    WOOOOOOOOOO
    DAMN
    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHh
    MIGHT MIGHTY MERCY ME!!!

    It sucked.

    Christopher Plummer does a fine job, but he's the ONLY redeeming aspect of this ...( read more)movie.

    First of all, why on God's green Earth did the DP decide to film half of the movie in a shaky, piece of shit, Transformers-style montage with quick wipes and pans that COMPLETELY take you out of the movie? Worse yet, why the fuck does he tack on a disgusting green filter Matrix-style that make you vomit all over your pants? Why the fuck was he born?

    Da fuck is dat shit all bout?
    The last comment may have been harsh.

    BUT NO!
    Let's talk about the ridiculous script. So the main character is apparently "bullied" by a rival filmmaker. Really? How the fuck is he "bullied" if he:
    A - Launches his bicycle off the dude's car
    B - Tackles him in a bowling alley and gets arrested for assault
    C - BLOWS UP THE DUDE'S FUCKING MOVIE.

    YES he BLOWS UP THE DUDE'S MOVIE. Talk about a brilliant way to end an "inspiring montage" with Christopher Plummer.

    All right now, boy, let's get that final shot! OH MY IT KICKS ASS WERE GOING TO WIN AN AWARD FOR THIS! LETS GO OUT AND CELEBRATE LIKE OLD PEOPLE AND YOUNG HIGHSCHOOL FUCKS DO IN THIS DAY AND AGE! DRINKING MONTAGE!!!! DRINKIN MONTAGE AND SMOKIN CIGARS MONTAGE!! QUICK CUTS AND PUKE GREEN CAMERA SHOTS MONTAGE!!! AND NOW LETS BLOW UP THIS POOR BASTARDS GENERATOR MONTAGE! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SIR EPIC.


    Fuck me.
  • March 9, 2009
    A movie about movie making. It was inspiring and very good one.
  • February 4, 2009
    Amazing little movie,Michael Angarano is adorable
  • November 9, 2008
    I really enjoyed watching this. The dialogue between Flash & the kid was ruthless and superb at the same time and at the end they will have both learnt their lesson. Need I mention great acting performances as well?
  • July 11, 2008
    WINNER of FIVE 2007 Poppies including Best Director (Michael Schroeder), Best Actor (Christopher Plummer, co-winner with Patrick Fugit of Wristcutters), Best Supporting Actor (M. Emmet Walsh). Superb character drama about a young aspiring filmmaker and the embittered old stagehan...( read more)d he persuades to help him with his student film. Top notch performances from Michael Angarano and Christopher Plummer, as well as a strong supporting cast including M Emmet Walsh and Robert Wagner. A MAJOR Poppies contender this year - definately a "Don't Miss" Movie! NOw showing on IFC Festival Direct on many ONDemand cable systems, andc !oming soon to DVD
  • July 3, 2008
    Very Nice Idea Can Make a Perfect Movie, But Type Of Quick Edition Of This Movie Just Made a Nice Movie!
  • January 31, 2008
    Surprisingly intriguing.
  • October 30, 2007
    I had seen this movie at International
    Youth Film Festival in Korea. Ths story and acting... Everything was good. It tells about adolescence, the problem of old people's home and real mean of the film making. Although it says lots of titles, story is very clean. I recommend thi...( read more)s movie to u guys !!!

Critic Reviews


December 21, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The movie works so hard at juggling its clichés that it fails to generate interest in its story. full review

December 12, 2007
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com

A film that probably never wouldn't have seen the light of a projector if it wasn't for some kind of "Let's get Actor X that long-deserved Oscar" grab. full review

December 7, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post

It's a cute idea that a better filmmaker than writer-director Michael Schroeder could have done a lot with. full review

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