Goodnite Charlie

Independent Films has changed a bit over the last couple of years with films like Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Passion of the Christ. Both of these big-budget, well known directed movies with millions are calling themselves Independent? I don't understand how they're considered to be Independent. I think not. It is truly refreshing to find a well told story like Goodnite Charlie that is truly Independent without the glimpse and glam. It is a real story set in an environment that so many can relate to. The movie was shot in 7 days and edited in 7 days. The wonderful fresh talent that was discovered in this urban tale is phenomenal!!!! Kenya Cagle is a genius. His visions are right on the button. He started his company, CagleVision, Inc. back in 2001 with investments and encouragement from family and friends. I would definitely be on the lookout for this and upcoming CagleVision's projects. They are truly works that we Must See!!!!!!

this movie was a joy to watch. I was able to identify with every bit of the story. I would recommend everyone to watch this movie. There was a lot of love in this movie. The way family interacted with each other was wonderful. They understood each other even with all the problems that were going on. At one point you almost feel sorry for each of them as Charlie continue to lie and request their support. It appears that his uncle may be on to his lies but is in too deep to turn and walk away. Every part of this movie was interested. I really hope that this company continues to make more movies. I would support them. They seem to speak directly to the people. I would recommend everyone around the world to support their work.

What is Hollywood waiting for? Their next great filmmaker is here! His name is Kenya Cagle. This movie is hot. It is raw. It is exciting. The characters speak to you as if they know you. Before long you find yourself rooting for that family and often bringing out feelings about your own family. Who doesn't know someone that's been arrested. Who doesn't know someone who needed help. Everybody knows somebody who knows somebody. And if you don't know somebody, meet the Jeffersons. A humble family. A real family. I related to the mom (Mildred Davis). She is just like my moms. She cared but seemed trapped in the cycle of her wayward kids. A lot of people I know would never make the decision that uncle Kenneth (Kenya Cagle) did but a lot of people I know would and some did. In one case the consequences ran in the line of this gritty, raw hip true story.

There are no great stunts here. It is a low budget film, that's obvious, but because of how it speaks to us. How it touches us (my girl cried at several points. She hasn't cried in years!), I could only give it a ten. I Loved this film! I look forward to Cagle's next film!

I must say i a haven't seen a movie this good in such a long time. This movie is filled with a little bit of everything i must have cried and laughed within the same breath. There are not many movies today filled with a good story line. Mr. Kenya Cagle is an excellent writer. the passion that was put into the writing and acting is unbelievable. This movie made me remember what it feels like to stand by your family when your family needs you. I highly recommend this movie to all families. goodnite charlie is truly a must see..... There should be more writers out there with the same passion that Mr. Kenya Cagle has. The martial arts was phenomenal i have never seen a movie based in Brooklyn where young teenager knew martial arts and was truly good at what he did. The music that was played in the movie was really really good. I recommend this movie

I just saw and loved Kenya Cagle's other film too - The Undercover Man. My friend and I were talking and we have come to the conclusion that he is the next Steven Spielberg. Something about his films is different. If you are from an urban area, you can hear the language and the honesty in his films. No his films are not perfect but in perspective, his stories are dynamite. Stories mixed with good acting/directing makes for a perfect film in my mind.

That kid Charlie (Ernest Dancy) is a terrible little monster. It just amazes me how his mother (Nafeesha Pasha) protects him at every turn. No matter what he does, even when he kills someone, she refers to him as her baby and is always willing to testify that he is a "goodboy". I've seen this happen over and over. A mother's love blinds them from recognizing their child as the terror they really are. When the Uncle (Kenya Cagle) finally put up bail, I knew the deal. I had a family member like that too. Luckily for me, my answer was 'hell no'. When my family did get the money. The little smut left town just like Charlie did. That made me angry in the film. I wanted to go after that kid myself.

All in all. Very identifiable. The movie is great.