"Once A Hero" - Envision / 235 Studios

[Norm Sanders]

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[Aaron Marshall]

Norm! Awesome man!

Am I picking up a slight influence from "The Crow" in there? I love the rain. I need to study this film a lot deeper. It's one of those that has many layers and things you might miss in one sitting. I definitely want to see the 23 min version.

[Norm Sanders]

Thanks, Noct! Yes, there's influence or similarities with THE CROW, though my first influence was UNDERWORLD. When you really get into the character & the story in the longer film, you can see about three different influences in there, but THE CROW will probably stand out the most, as it's a tragic romance, and next would be UNDERWORLD.

[Brandon Rice]

First impressions: Really enjoyed the film, very well done... need to watch it again to really give a complete review... Great film!

[235 Studios]

I love the rain. I need to study this film a lot deeper. It's one of those that has many layers and things you might miss in one sitting.

Glad you liked it- it was a fun project to work on.

I definitely want to see the 23 min version.

Yes, everyone will have to check out the 23 min. version. Everything is expanded more, and the story is fleshed out. We have a ton of BTS material, and a great site that will launch as soon as voting is complete, and we are free to promote the film ...

Watch for the DVD ...

[Norm Sanders]

Not to mention that there are 2-3 scenes at the beginning that are completey cut out, which include a cool fight scene in the rain DRENCHED alley and some really fun characters.

[235 Studios]

Not to mention that there are 2-3 scenes at the beginning that are completey cut out

yeah, it was hard to see them go ... but we had to come in within the 5-6 minutes.

[Aaron Marshall]

Thanks, Noct! Yes, there's influence or similarities with THE CROW, though my first influence was UNDERWORLD. When you really get into the character & the story in the longer film, you can see about three different influences in there, but THE CROW will probably stand out the most, as it's a tragic romance, and next would be UNDERWORLD.

The Crow is probably one of my favorite movies of all time. Underworld is actually very influenced by the crow. So if you were just influenced by Underworld you're still indirectly influenced by The Crow. I can totally see the Underworld vibe too. I don't know why this film isn't getting more comments. It must be the server deal.

[Larry Rutledge]

So far I've just been watching the films, I haven't been making detailed notes or writing writing reviews yet.

But I wanted to let you know I was really impressed with this film. Each film you have entered has shown marked improvement as a filmmaker, and this is no exception. This was fantastic and now I can't wait to see the full 23 minute cut.

The acting was really great, the locations and look of the film where phenomenal. And, I loved the music.

Later tonight and tomorrow I'll be watching these in closer detail and will write a more detailed review then. Just wanted to let you know my first thoughts.

[Anthem78]

I liked this. Good job guys.