Battle Portlandia

Nice work Bill. :) As a Portland resident, I really enjoyed the dialogue, lots of little quips that take on additional meaning for those of us who are familiar with this town like: "Share the road"; the Portland centric groups- Blazermaniacs, Cyclists, Timber Army ... LOL! Thanks for the laugh!
 
I really liked this concept. Possibly the most fun movie out of the lot. I wish you had access to more actors to fill in the constantly battling stereotypes, but you worked with who you had, and that's what counts.
 
Fun film. Moved at a nice pace -- you didn't try to pack too much in, but it also didn't drag, so well done. Not a huge fan of the dialogue scene in the middle. Overall really well done with an ambitious energetic short
 
Thanks for the good words y'all and keep the critiques coming, as they are much appreciated and needed! I really wish I had spent more than $7.50 on this movie (The smoke bombs). I had so many funny and slightly too epic ideas that didn't come to fruition. But man did I have a lot of fun and I had a lot of support from great people and friends. I loved the work they all put forth. :)
 
Bill! lol, fantastic! You struck a tone and you stuck to it! Super well done. Your best work by far, color me impressed.

The only scene that didnt quite work was the sit down and dialogue scene. I get why you needed it, though you probably could have made it happen in 1/2 the lines and screen time.

All in all, a super short man. Battle Portlandia!
 
Thanks Shawn! Good note. I'm still learning where the line is when doing explanatory/interesting dialogue. It's a fun process experimenting and getting feedback.
 
Gulroc: I agree. More people would have been so much fun. I was actually trying to track down the dude that rides down the streets on a unicycle in a kilt and a darth vader mask while playing a bagpipe. There's so much material in this city, I might try a sequel!
 
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Ryan: Thank you! One of my big goals was to simply give people a few good chuckles and fun stuff to look at. I may have to get a budget and beg for your services for the sequel! Can't wait to work with you again if the opportunity occurs! :)
 
zucked said:
Fun film. Moved at a nice pace -- you didn't try to pack too much in, but it also didn't drag, so well done. Not a huge fan of the dialogue scene in the middle. Overall really well done with an ambitious energetic short
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Now that I figured out how to quote. Thanks for the good words and I agree with the majorities comments on my use of the dialogue scene. I am having fun experimenting on what works/doesn't with dialogue so the critique helps a lot!
 
I just plain laughed all the way through this. I little crude at times, but that fit the overall look and feel so it worked for your film rather than detracting from it. I really enjoyed it and I thought you hit the fest rules and subject matter with humor and imagination.
 
Very funny film. Even though some of the jokes felt like they were written for Portlanders/Portlandians, I still laughed.

I especially liked the action cliches you made fun of, for example the fall/knee injury/self-sacrifice.

Also, It was great to see a comedy in this Fest - Best of Luck!
 
I'm still laughing... you nailed it (from what I know of the Portland area & people). Great job all around and the edit style just locked it in for me.
A fun for all film that left me wanting more.

:thumbsup:
 
This was very clever. It reminded me of Bill and Teds Excellent adventure and Harold and Kumar got to White Castle. I really liked this one, thought it was funny and I really wanted to see the Chomper. Sequel?
 
"Get to the Chopper!" Hilarious.

I get the feeling there are more inside jokes in this short than I am privy to understanding, but that's ok. I really liked the main actor. He has a great look about him and handled the material well.
 
Very funny entry, loved the references. Really liked your use of 'DVX'. This had it's technical weak points, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. This was the only entry that had me laughing out loud, thanks.
 
Very funny,loved how you touched on all the war cliches. Whatever small nitpicks I have, have already been mentioned.
Really a lot of fun.
 
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