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Rating:  - worth seeing
I really enjoyed this movie. I can't help wondering why we have't seen more of Jason Behr. He gives a very believable performance as a young muscian trying to balance the possible success of his struggling band and his personal demons. The music was wonderful and so was the rest of the cast. It was great to see Ally Sheedy again. What I really love about this movie was the story. Very different, not your cookie cutter bockbuster, seen it a thousand times plot. Also not the type of movie where any actor with a pretty face could fill the main role. Clearly Jason was made to play John, you could really feel how tortured this young man was. If you enjoy seeing very original work with
a very talented cast and great music you will like this movie.
My prediction is that Jason Behr will be a huge star someday.
Rating:  - go sarah w go!!
i was blown over by the editing, the style,the actors well worth seeing and its a pity it didnt go to general release. i hope the movie get some awards..............a truly inspiring special story of a man a band a love story and sadness. spread the word.
Rating: - Don't pass over this under-rated film...
Anyone who has ever lived through a life altering event that left a scar of mental disorder will see the beauty in this film. Film critique's are correct in their assessment of directer/writer Rebecca Cook's talent and promise, however they fail to read between the lines of character John Livien and feel the depth of what this movie offers to all of us as human beings. Dark, gloomy, and exhaustingly dismal...this movie touches upon the John Livien in all of us, and the inner demons that we can either choose to live under...or learn from and move on.
Shooting Livien gets two thumbs up from me...and I give the yahoo's who don't appreciate this film two thumbs down.
Rating: - Give yourself a present & buy this !
I just got "Shooting Livian" in the mail, & it was every bit as good, if not better than, I expected. While everyone did a truly professional job, I have to credit Dominic Monaghan for the most colorful, believable performance. He seemed easy and natural. The actors playing the three band members suited their roles perfectly. Loved the Lennon accents. It was little touches like that, the glasses,and the "Peace Bed", that helped make the show for me. The father was sympathetic, I liked the girlfriend, etc. Lovely soundtrack.
The only fly in the ointment was Ally Sheedy, which surprised me as she is such an experienced actress. I just felt she was "phoning in" her performance. I think she could have made more of an effort.
Regardless, good ending. Hopeful, realistic, satisfying, without being saccharine.
Over all, I greatly enjoyed it, give it a thumbs up, & am glad to own it on DVD : )
"Living is easy with eyes closed."
- John Lennon
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans"
-- John Lennon
Rating: - Fantastic movie for the true music lover
I bought this film for Dominic Monaghan but I am also a great Beatles fan and was not disappointed. If you like dark, angsty films featuring tortured tragic heroes and his friends and lovers who try to keep up with him as he falls apart, this is for you. The original music is excellent and so are the performances. The film has many dream sequences and interesting camera effects that are very effective in conveying the feel of the story. I liked the chemistry between the bandmates. Their reaction over the intrusion of Livien's girlfriend was very real. Excellent film. Surprised it didn't get more recognition when it was out there but well worth the purchase.
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