Nothing to Do

I tuned in to this on Amazon not sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very good film, one that I had heard nothings out, with actors and director totally new to me. I really enjoyed this film. The ending is so surprising and so right.It added that last touch to make this film memorable. Heart warming.

Nothing to Do strikes a delicate balance of humor and emotional depth in following two adult siblings as they face the death of their father. Mike Kravinsky brings to life relatable characters whose actions always ring true. The father is a great guy, but he's tired and ready to make that last transition. The brother is sweet, but his lack of ambition has caught up with him. The sister is determined and focused, but helpless to understand that there are just some things she cannot bend to her will, like the inevitability of death. We know these people, we have these people in our own families, we are these people.

As the Artistic Director for the Global Peace Film Festival located in Orlando, I am always looking for films that speak to human emotions and positive values while being compelling and entertaining. Nothing to Do delivers on all counts, and the film just might help make the world a better place by offering a gentle, understanding guide to dealing with a transition none of us can avoid.

The feature film Nothing to Do directed by Mike Kravinsky (nominated for Best Director) screened at the recent Beaufort International Film Festival with an audience of nearly 300. The film resonated with many who have had similar experiences dealing with aging parents. The story is well crafted with strong performances by the great ensemble cast. The performance by Paul Fahrenkopf was a standout and resulted in a Best Actor nomination. Mike Kravinsky's even handed direction kept the story moving with anxious anticipation. I highly recommend this film.

Ron Tucker Co-Director Beaufort International Film Festival .

Expecting a sob fest, I went to this film armed with a purse full of tissues...it turned out I didn't need them. (Well, maybe one.) The issue of what to do about an aging parent, something many baby boomers are facing, was handled superbly. The necessary seriousness of the situation, was mixed with just enough humor to keep this view engaged the entire time. This was a well-scripted, well-acted film. Everything from the script, to the score, to the camera shots, and everything in between, was outstanding. I hope that this film goes in to a wide distribution, I think that it might bring some comfort to those facing a similar situation.

Nothing To Do is a terrific film , full of twists and turns, suspense and humor. The awesome cast of really terrific actors, Paul Fahrenkopf and Connie Bowman, as son Kenny and daughter Rachel, Philip Lawton as Irv the father, Patricia Talmadge as building owner where Irv enters hospice in his own apartment and Kenny's developing love interest, are all superb. I watched the movie several times and found the film incredibly moving and realistic. Based loosely on Director Mike Kravinsky's own father son relationship prior to his father's passing at 100 years old.