Say Goodbye to Hollywood

In "Say Goodbye to Hollywood," director Steven Helgoth does a brilliant job of capturing the emptiness and isolation associated with a global pandemic. Through striking visuals of an empty and lonely Los Angeles Landscape, Michael thematically explores how isolation and loneliness impact the human psyche in a post-apocalyptic environment. The pacing is measured and methodical to capture the loneliness felt by the protagonist and ultimate culminates in a surprise ending. Michael Collins, who portrays the protagonist in this film, does a great job conveying a character struggling with loss and anxiety as he attempts to cope with this new world order.

This is a really well done movie! The look is stunning and the music score is top-notch!! I enjoyed the actors too! They were authentic and very good! The story held my interest throughout. I found no dull spots or parts that I wanted to see move along faster. Bravo to all who made this gem!!

This little gem plays out in a barren Los Angeles where our protagonist Sean needs to come to terms with the new reality, a new world. It's a mysterious and spiritual journey. If you enjoy movies like The Road and Leave no Trace, this indie is for you.

For the most part, I was impressed by this movie for capturing the stark and lonely landscape of Hollywood. The film manages to get the bleak premise that we must all hide and live in fear. Sean (Michael Collins), conveys depression and anxiety equally well as he lives his life on the wiped out streets of L. A. The film starts slowly and methodically but begins to pick up the pace about half way through. At times the film editing seems uneven and almost like patchwork, but maybe that is what is supposed to happen to give a certain effect. The cinematography is very striking and picturesque. Overall, the storyline is relevant to future catastrophic events. The acting is very good and the film will leave you with a sense of emptiness which I am sure that is why it was created. This film can drag along at times, but stick with it because it does hold your attention.

Interesting take on a pandemic that acknowledges the subterfuge involved. Taking a Covid-like scenario and bumping it to a more intense level. An intense journey to the other side for a new hope. Arresting shots of LA. Wonderful haunting score by Jacob Bunton.