ZFarms Productions Presents: The Big Blind

Great acting man. Great stuff. The sound in the kitchen was a problem - especially since the performances are so good there. Next time I hope you get a good sound guy to help out on location. What a tight little story. Awesome man! What a great story!!!!
 
Did you post that kitchen scene somewhere before? Maybe while working on it?
I swear I've seen it before.

I have to say that the framing of the shots was probably my favourite part of this entry. Very solid. The acting and storyline was also very strong.

Nice work,

Mike
 
Echo much of what has been said.

Knew it was the dad. I think Joey would have recognized the voice before seeing him step into the light. Seemed odd he wouldn't.

Loved the last stab of defiance with the 'company they keep' comment. Nice job

Alex
 
Did those guys really hit the young man? Sure looked realistic. I really liked the shot from inside the trunk... That was a great angle and gave me a taste of the feeling the kid was having. Thanks for taking me along for the ride! :laugh:
 
Gary Sconce said:
Did those guys really hit the young man? Sure looked realistic. I really liked the shot from inside the trunk... That was a great angle and gave me a taste of the feeling the kid was having. Thanks for taking me along for the ride! :laugh:
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They roughed Adam up a bit. Never actually "hit" him though.
 
[FONT=&quot]Good acting. Nice camera work. Poor audio in the kitchen. Overall a solid film.
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The camera in the beginning in his apartment was too shaky for my liking. Didn't really notice it after that, so either it improved or I got used to it. Audio was a bit iffy -- it was clipped at some of the louder parts, and sounded like it was recorded from the camera (which is most apparent in the kitchen shot). Simply getting the mic closer to the talent would have improved production values on this significantly.

The violence was very realistic and well done on this, but I felt like the story was too cliche. Up until the very end, I felt like I was watching a movie I've seen a hundred times. Doesn't mean it can't be good, I just think if a trite plot is going to be used it needs to have something added to it to make it interesting from the get go.
 
The acting in your movie is very good, one of the best in this fest. However, the indoor scenes need better lighting. It's kind of dark and not cinematic for me. The ending is a little bit awkward. It might be better if the dad is not the boss and comes to rescue the guy at the end. This ending might also suite the theme of the movie more.
 
Good job! I don't think I have much to say that hasn't already been said. The actors were all very good and convincing, especially the main character who came across weak and whining exactly as you wanted. His facial expressions when dad holds the gun to his head and then pulls the trigger on an empty chamber were terrific.

Jason
 
There is a lot of really good stuff in this one. The punches are really good, really real. The lead is a very strong, natural actor, as is the dad. The strongmen had some moments where I thought they were too yelly, but were badass and had some strong acting moments. Love the line "Nice seeing you again Joey," and how he says it. The shot of the dad silhouetted is bad ass. The last line being "****" is awesome.

The audio was a weak element for me. It was either too loud and distorted or too distant like in the kitchen. I didn't care for the lighting in the scene in the house with the mob guys. I did like all the lighting in the last scene.

Liked 90% of the camera work. There were a few awesome shots, and a few I didn't care for. The shaky stuff didn't bother me usually, but it did in the overhead shot. Loved the inside the trunk shot. The kitchen stuff wasn't my favorite. I liked the opening sequence except that shot of him leaning back and saying "****."
 
Hey,

Just caught the flick. I liked the camera work and the acting. I like that there was only enough of the card scene at the beginning to establish that he loses it. No wasted work there.
The thugs were great. The lead and his dad were both really good but I liked the thugs. I felt their presence. Overall, the acting is quite good.

I'd liked to know what the theme of this piece was. It felt like there were two: Maybe something about owning up to your responsibility and the company you keep line. I felt like you should have tackled one of these and found a way to touch on it in every scene. It would have made it stronger for me. I like the twist at the end but I don't feel like (or it doesn't come across strong enough) how the character changes. Maybe if he didn't respec this dad and now he does. Or IS irresponisible but now know not to be. I just don't get a strong sense from it in the end.

But that's just if you want to improve the piece story-wise. OVerall, I liked this film and thought it was well executed.
 
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