Citizen's Arrest
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clarkage
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Didn't really read what everyone else put so this might be repetitive... but i thought it had a very good story and that the acting was brilliant. The only thing was if you had thrown in a few more camera angles, Close ups or some establishing shots it could have really added to the film. Also, be aware of your crew and if they are ion the shot i spotted a boom reflection several times at the end of the film. All in all great job! Can't wait to see your next one!
Dick Campbell
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didn't see the end coming, and with the title I was kinda misled and thought it was silly at first. good watch tho, and good filming. there was one distracting audio break.
lawriejaffa
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Yep i enjoyed this film as well, the story was amusing and both leads acted well especially Satan!
Danielleus
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Hey,
Just caught the flick. Wonderful acting. I thought pretty much everyone did an outstanding job. And I really liked the story. I think you worked out the reveal at the end about who the hand-cuffed guy was really well. Kept us wanting to know without us feeling like you were deliberately not telling us.
I would have liked to see more devilish things in the devil character. I mean, far as he comes across, he's just a guy that is the devil, or at least that's what we're told. I don't think he's really characterized as such and I think that would have improved it a lot.
Also, the production value could have been much higher on this. Some shot variation and different lighting would have helped. Also, boom reflection at the end man, ouch. That hurts. Could have benefited from some music as well.
But this movie kept me intrigued until the end and the acting was solid. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your pieces in the future. THanks again.
Just caught the flick. Wonderful acting. I thought pretty much everyone did an outstanding job. And I really liked the story. I think you worked out the reveal at the end about who the hand-cuffed guy was really well. Kept us wanting to know without us feeling like you were deliberately not telling us.
I would have liked to see more devilish things in the devil character. I mean, far as he comes across, he's just a guy that is the devil, or at least that's what we're told. I don't think he's really characterized as such and I think that would have improved it a lot.
Also, the production value could have been much higher on this. Some shot variation and different lighting would have helped. Also, boom reflection at the end man, ouch. That hurts. Could have benefited from some music as well.
But this movie kept me intrigued until the end and the acting was solid. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your pieces in the future. THanks again.
gabrielflorit
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I absolutely love the last scene, the way Courier shrugs as he looks at the Pastor. Classic. Pure Genius. I really enjoyed this, great writing, and you kept us guessing all the way to the end. I did notice some ADR / voice mismatches, nothing too terrible, but it was distracting enough to pull me out of the moment.
Brian Parker
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This was a really good film. Really hilarious in parts. The script was good and the actors were great, especially the "personal demon". He had great chemistry with the main character. The one thing I would say to work on, which echoes what people have already said, is shot variations. Let's get some more closeups or over the shoulders, etc. The warm fuzzy look that the film had gave it a feel like British productions...that kind of look that stuff that airs on the BBC has. It added to the quirkiness of the story for me. Really good job!
Whew, thanks for all the response guys. I can't believe something we filmed in one day in a confused rush actually got this much positive response. We did a lot of planning and script revision to try and film this in a short time and I must say, thanks for the replies. I will definitely let the actors and writers know your praises and criticisms (I was the younger lead and 1st draft writer as well as director/editor). I will definitely drink in the suggestions.
I must say that I felt the same about the need for more dynamic shots. I could not do much of the camera work in this film, but next time I will make sure to write out better camera direction. I will have to check the audio problem, I think I may have played with the gains too much in Final Cut since we didn't change the mic or camera settings through the whole shoot. Oh, and the reflection...embarrassing. Hopefully I will pay more attention to due dates and not think I am late when I am a month early next time (face palm).
This has been lots of fun and I have just recently gone through all the films. Hopefully I can leave some suggestions that are as helpful as you have left for me.
I must say that I felt the same about the need for more dynamic shots. I could not do much of the camera work in this film, but next time I will make sure to write out better camera direction. I will have to check the audio problem, I think I may have played with the gains too much in Final Cut since we didn't change the mic or camera settings through the whole shoot. Oh, and the reflection...embarrassing. Hopefully I will pay more attention to due dates and not think I am late when I am a month early next time (face palm).
This has been lots of fun and I have just recently gone through all the films. Hopefully I can leave some suggestions that are as helpful as you have left for me.