lionoflaredo

I'm not sure why there aren't any written reviews here at IMDB for this film so I thought I would write one. This is what independent film use to be. Lead with your heart, make the best of your resources and be sincere. Let the audience decide if they like it or not. Just be honest. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Good direction and acting, good story and character. Location shooting with a tremendous cast of extras as well. Sweet, sincere and real. Minor technical flaws (sound for a little time at the start wasn't dialed in) that don't derail the enjoyment. A very commendable and enjoyable experience...thanks to all involved.

It's probably not fair to try and quantify this movie in the traditional sense of critique. The effort and subject is only for those who can betray their sense of cynicism long enough to just let it wash over them. The two principles are committed, talented and believers. Beyond some typical tropes to keep the uninitiated involved, there is quality cinematography, dynamic of story and wonderful editing. Lots of perfect moments on what must have been a limited budget (just a guess). If you have lived a life, you know these people, and maybe, they are you? Without hope, there is no life. So lets live this life and enjoy the longings.

Part Waiting For Godot, part Musical, part Jarmusch meandering story line. I can't explain it but, somehow it all works together? A natural and unpretentious look at a subculture that unites some people's, from most of the world. How passion and malaise serve as a bumper to ultimate action. The only thing is...we don't get to see that action? But, we all know, ultimately it will happen...or not?

Two band mates are waiting for their godhead guitarist/vocalist to show up for an audition. The guitarist's groupie who just can't quite bring herself to tell these two hapless wantabees to just get over it and do their own thing. It's a failure to launch but wait, there's more. Enter: two other guitarist who have more than enough style and talent to propel this rhythm section to greatness (or at the very least...get a gig).

The acting is spot-on, natural and authentic. Street level South Korean urban settings, dark, smokey (only by owners permission) clubs, devoid (almost) of audience, and completely realistic.

No traditional story arc here. If you are looking for resolution...sorry, ain't happening.