Against the Jab

I saw "Against The Jab" this past week. This movie is put together very well. People hear the term independent film and assume that those type of films are sub par, all that term means is that a movie studio didn't help with the film it was funded independently. This film sets the bar for Boston independent films. It has the look of Hollywood and was filmed in Boston. Boston should be proud to have a film like this that features not only a very historic city but the actors that came from the city. Everything about this movie works, from the story all the way to the acting. "Against The Jab" is a definite must see. If you don't see it you are really missing out. This movie is funny and Dramatic at the same time. Congratulations to the director for directing such a great cast and making the movie so real. He really brought out the best in the actors. Leon, Clara Lago, and Lonette McKee were great, but you have to give it to the Boston Actors, they really hung in their with these Hollywood actors and nailed their performance. I can not say enough about this movie. It was a lot of fun to watch and it never got old. It is a great movie.

Rarely do I see any movie twice, but I have watched "Against The Jab" four times, and it was just as compelling and funny the forth time as it was the first time I watched it. The movie is very relevant to today's culture and every day life. The cast did an amazing job. As someone who spent a huge chunk of his life in the greater Boston area, this movie struck a chord with me. Leon Robinson was masterful. The movie is directed by Patrick Jerome, remember this name because I have no doubt that his talent is on par with the likes of John Singleton and Spike Lee. It's intelligently written and brilliantly executed, t's a must see for those who enjoy suspense and laughter. The plot will keep you guessing till the very end.

The humor in this movie was quite original and very funny. The chemistry between the actors was great. The story was good and the dramatic scenes were well constructed. This would be rated PG 13 for language. It was shot in Boston and one or two suburban communities. This added to the realism for me.

This type of radio program is common. I've heard the prank calls enough to know that the prank calls in the movie were much funnier than what real radio stations put out. Mr. Patrick Jerome has been making films for years. His films keep getting better and better. This film should be picked up by Hollywood.

One of the best movies I have seen in recent times. It is a perfect blend of comedy and mystery. It keeps you engrossed till the very end. I also enjoyed the beauty of Boston in the movie. Mr. Jerome has done an amazing job. All the actors in the movie were fantastic. Leon Robinson has done a wonderful job as a Radio Jockey. The international cast also did a commendable job. The story line is very strong. Emotions run very high while watching the movie and also the climax is jaw dropping. Screenplay and cinematography have the lifted the movie to a new level. Once again, a wonderful experience. I highly recommend everyone to watch this movie!!!!!!

I think indy films are great. And it's not a case where the indies are great "Despite" their small budgets and limited resources, it's more like they're great BECAUSE OF those limitations. The process of indy film making takes an artist, his ideas, his vision, the metal of his artistry and smashes it against the immovable stone of his limited resources -- resulting in a spark of creativity that no big-budget Hollywood movie can match. Patrick Jerome is one such indy film maker, one such artist, and he does not disappoint.

Avoiding any spoilers here, let me tell you that Patrick Jerome is a gifted screen writer who weaves a tale that is on the edge of respectability without ever crossing the line. "Against The Jab" centers on DJ Mike, played by veteran actor Leon, a man who has it all. The host of a popular radio show renowned for it's prank phone calls ("Jabs"), DJ Mike rides high on the crest of success until the fallout from one prank call threatens to end his radio career, even as some bad personal choices close in on his private life. But the film is not all drama. The prank phone calls, all wonderfully played out on screen, are hilarious to an almost shocking degree. I could recommend the film on the strength of them alone!