Yes, this is an indie film with very little money to pour into production values, but what it lacks in technical proficiency, it makes up for with heart. Jordan Prentice held my attention for every second of his screen time. He delivered a very human character, complete with emotional vulnerabilities, flaws, hopes, and life choices, and all played with surprising subtlety and warmth.
Kristin Adams also turned in a quiet and playful role as the love interest. Once again, her character was believable and real. Kudos to director Jeff Kopas for evoking such natural deliveries from his cast.
Being filmed in Canada's cottage country, I could almost feel the cold nights in the airstream trailer. But the quaint Blue Mountain Village, nestled among ski hills, made for some very attractive and golden daytime locations.
The supporting cast were good at supporting the lead and the story. Although the ending (I won't spoil it) left me a little baffled with its abruptness and lack of explanation, it also felt very real. Life often doesn't provide neat explanations for people's actions, nor does it resolve in a tidy climax.
What really struck me as a sign of a good film was that I kept thinking about the characters and the mood of the film for days. For me, that's a sign of a well-told story when it lasts longer than an hour after I've watched it.
This film is for viewers who want to think and feel for themselves, so if you're looking for pure escape and spoon-fed storytelling, try the latest rom-com form Hollywood. But if you want to spend 80 minutes exploring the simple lives of some people you could easily meet at the nearest small-town ski lodge, check out An Insignificant Harvey.
NOTE: The behind-the-scenes featurettes on the DVD are very well done, engaging, insightful, and fun.
