Open

From start to finish, this film is bursting with charm, creativity, and an infectious love for the era it celebrates. The production design and costumes perfectly capture the neon-soaked magic of the '80s, while the music feels both nostalgic and fresh. The film doesn't just rely on retro aesthetics-it tells a genuinely compelling story with humor, heart, and a touch of rock-and-roll rebellion. The performances are top-notch, with the cast fully embracing the film's quirky, heartfelt energy. It's the kind of movie that sticks with you, leaving you humming the soundtrack long after the credits roll.

The film captivates from the outset, striking a perfect balance between light-hearted fun and meaningful narrative. Its unique charm lies in its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from joy to poignant reflection.

The music in Open is a standout feature. Not only does the soundtrack perfectly complement the film's tone, but the music videos are also a visual treat, adding an extra layer of creativity and engagement. These elements work harmoniously to enhance the storytelling, making the movie a memorable experience.

Lindsay Anne Williams and Jeremy London shine in their roles, bringing authenticity and depth to their characters. Their performances are a testament to their talent, contributing significantly to the film's overall impact.

Miles Doleac's direction deserves special mention. His vision for Open is evident in every scene, showcasing his skill as a filmmaker. The way he blends different elements - from music to narrative - is nothing short of remarkable. It's a testament to his ability to create a film that's not just entertaining but also resonant.

It's a brilliant showcase of talent, both in front of and behind the camera. The urge to seek out its soundtrack immediately after watching is a sign of its lasting impact and the strong impression it leaves. Congratulations to Miles Doleac and his team for crafting a film that stands out in today's cinematic landscape.

Early on in this film, lead character, Kristina (the wonderful Lindsay Anne Williams) muses about what it means to be normal. It's a question that the film forces audiences to wrestle with throughout as director Doleac and his team fully embrace the weird, bold, outside-the-box, at times, positively wild, both from a story and style perspective. And it totally works because everyone is committed to it fully, especially the game cast, all of whom deliver top-tier performances, with Williams and Jeremy London, as ex-TV icon Erik, whose "star has dimmed" considerably, delivering particularly compelling work. But Doleac as husband, Robert and Elena Sanchez, Emma have great scenes together and excellent chemistry and Yohance Myles shows up late as Erik's agent and nearly steals the show.

Doleac's casting game is strong here, even William Forsythe, as a crusty, wise-cracking police captain (and Emma's dad) is in on the fun. And, yes, it's a musical! But not that kinda musical. The MTV-style music videos that populate the narrative represent Kristina's inner monologue as she struggles to navigate a personal tragedy, unfulfilled childhood dreams, a struggling marriage, a decision to "open" said marriage in hopes of saving it, and her new relationship with Erik, which turns out to complicated. The songs are tongue-in-cheek (but thoroughly catchy, enjoyable, and, on occasion, riotously funny) and the videos embrace that trend of the 80's where every video seems to have been shot in a nebulous void space with lots of fog, the occasional actor in an animal costume and cheesy effects.

The fictional band is made up of the people in Kristina's real life, including Erik, Robert, Emma and more ... now clad in copious make-up, wigs, and lots of 80's-inspired vinyl, leather and such. Yes, OPEN is anything but "normal" in cinematic terms and that's what makes it absolutely worth a watch.

Jeremy London's resurgence is in full swing! Best known for his roles in the nineties, like Mallrats and Party of Five, he now shines as Erik LeRoux, even performing his own songs! His portrayal is a dynamic mix of charisma, charm, humor, and wild unpredictability. This performance, possibly his finest, is a testament to both his talent and Doleac's skilled direction. The screenplay by Doleac and Williams masterfully balances creativity and humor with touching explorations of marriage, unfulfilled dreams, and family dynamics. Imagine a fusion of Noah Baumbach and Richard Linklater's styles, mixed with the energy of MTV music videos - it's a highly entertaining blend. As for its genre, it's hard to pin down - it's a bit of everything. Just dive in and embrace the experience.

I was so fortunate to watch this film with main crews and casts in Sunset screen activities locating in LA, California. After the screening, I was so honored to have a long private Interview with fabulous filmmakers of this great commercial film. I am one of the huge fans of the actress Elena Sanchez. Delighted to see her use her skillful acting skill in front of real camera instead of being parts of hard working stunt actings in The hunger game and Avengers in the past few years! Honestly , this is a deep tone film from the director Miles's viewpoint about analyzing the broken marriage in a unstable musical atmosphere. The stage works in the shots of musical scenes are fabulous in the design of voice and costumes on main characters' clothings. To encapsulate, I would recognize this film as a stylish achievement in exploring the balance between the focus of life marriage in protagonist's daily life and reflected musical pieces. This gonna be a cool way for dragging ur mind into breaking stereotypes of a broken marriage. Because everyone's involved in thinking of who I really belong to making a brave choice in facing a broken marriage. The shots are going well in the whole film to serve for cut in between great musical imagination and reality after knowing the truth of marriage.