Shooting Livien

I saw this movie in Philly on Saturday, April 16, and it was absolutely amazing. It was a very dark movie and it was unlike any other movie I have ever seen. I really liked the camera effects that the director used as well. It made it seem more like a documentary and it made you feel as if you were right there with the characters. The music was awesome too. I can't get the songs out of my head! :o) I loved that the actors were all actually playing their instruments. The whole cast was amazing (especially Jason). I'm going to Boston in September to see it again. I really hope a national distributor picks it up and that it comes out in theaters soon. It was so amazing, I can't wait for it to come out on DVD. It's my new favorite movie. It was so great...i absolutely LOVED it!

This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I saw it at the premiere at SXSW and was extremely disappointed. The director knew little about John Lennon and even said as much at the premiere. This is a drama, but people were laughing throughout at how cheesy the film was. That's never a good sign. The only saving graces were Dominic Monaghan and Jason Leonard as Livien's roommates/bandmates. They were funny while the rest of the movie took itself waaay too seriously. The cheesy dropping of Beatles lyrics was just absurd. The soundtrack was excellent, however, and was probably the best part of the movie. Unless you're one of those crazy, rabid Dominic Monaghan fans, don't bother with this one.

Shooting Livien a great beautiful Rock Drama by Rebecca Cook. This was excellent filmed in a sort of POV from John Livien's (Jason Behr) vision. John Livien plays in a band with two of his friends Owen(Dominique Monaghan) and Robby(Joshua Leonard) and are trying to make it in the music business. Along the way you will get a look in Livien's mind, and experience his fears, his past and his drug addiction, that lead up to his craziness and dysfunctional life.

The music that goes with this movie is outstanding and was done by Fionn Ó Lochlainn. It fits the movie and the lyrics give also a clear view how dark Livien's mind is.

One of the items in the "Special Features" on the DVD is Behind the Scenes. Filmed and produced by Scott Eathorne. It was very well done, and it also includes some scenes that weren't used in the original movie.

I loved it and can recommend it very highly if you want to buy the DVD.

Sandra

I saw Shooting Livien at the Philly film festival. I'm not going to go into detail cause I'm hoping it'll be shown in more venues, so that more people can enjoy this movie.

I love the Beatleness of the movie and the songs in the film will definitely be playing in your head after the movie is through.

The filming is gorgeous and I love how Rebecca show's two perspective's. One...John Livien's drug dazed POV and that of everyone else.

I love the friendship between John Livien (Jason Behr) and Owen (Dominic Monaghan)

I'm afraid to say more, because I'll get involved and spoil everything...So If Shooting Livien comes to your town...Support this movie.

Carolyn

I bought my DVD because i like Jason Behr and want to follow his career. I read the previous comment and found it interesting so...after seeing it...this is mine: It's a different movie. You must stay tuned from the first second until the last one so you don't miss any important fact.

You'll also enjoy it if you're the kind of person that likes very different movies, the type that you have to get into the character mind and try to think like him. If you're looking for a romantic, normal, and relaxing movie; this is not the one. It's a complete different plot, far away form Roswell or Dawson's Creek, you will see a very grown up J.B. in a very different roll...so don't be mistaken if you're hopping to see anything like that.

My advise to you?, see it and get your own conclusions...but don't miss it.