The Evolution of Andrew Andrews

I was fortunate enough to catch an earlier screening of this charming little gem at a film festival. Undoubtedly a labor of love – since both the male and female main characters wrote, produced, directed and acted in the film as well as everything else (hey, did they make their own costumes and sets too? Probably!! The talent is obviously there!) – it is the love shining through the laughter than keeps the film moving. The humor is broadly drawn and some of the subplot probably makes more sense to those familiar with the oddities of film making in Hollywood. But even without insider knowledge, this is a funny movie. The absurd coming of age storyline of Andrew is knee-jerk hilarious and showcases the range and versatility of a gifted comedic actor willing to literally do anything to get his point across. Andrew - the little boy in a man's body - embodies all the innocence, wonderment and also all the irritating questioning of your average 4-year-old. His unlikely love interest, Olivia, grounds the film quietly and securely, delivering a luminous nuanced performance. Olivia's character connects with practically any woman who understands that love sometimes means holding the kite string of reality while her man bounces around in the air like a helium-filled balloon. In one pivotal scene, where Olivia is trying to decide whether to listen to her head or her heart, you can literally see the wheels whirring in the depths of those big expressive eyes as she contemplates …"Is this guy worth it?" Fortunately for Andrew – and for the audience – the answer is a resounding "Yes!" See this movie. You will laugh. You will gasp. You will grin. You will feel your heart flutter. You will find yourself remembering certain comedic bits long afterward. And you will certainly not regret it.

Yeah, there's some funny scenes, but they wanted to be be so much more than they were. This is not a Hollywood movie. It's so obvious they didn't have money. I guess there's a huge difference between "Independent Films" that studios make with famous people and true Indies that the filmmakers pay for themselves.

I'll give the two main actors credit for being good actors, but nice try to the filmmakeers. There are some legit funny scenes in this movie, but I'm crediting the actors, not the filmmakers. This film looks cheap. Shout out to the main actor for holding together what little there is to hold. He has some solid moments mostly towards the end of the movie but that's why it's called "Evolution of..." so I get it. Maybe an 8th grader would relate to it more. If this thing really did win all those awards at film festivals, I don't want to see its competition. But kudos to the main guy. He's better than this.

At my first viewing of Evolution of Andrew Andrews I was not impressed. The humor of Evolution of Andrew Andrews is not really my cup of tea but the acting was absolutely superb. I followed it through several different edits at several different film festivals. I not only saw the growth in the characters but a growth in the over all story line. Following the journey of the spoiled Andrew from child like innocents to capable adult success, despite many hilarious setbacks, takes the hand of the viewer in a way that is exceptional in comparison to the normal Hollywood experience. Although obviously an Indy, the humor was richly fresh. Even the out takes are hilarious. This movie must be seen several times and each time something new about the characters comes out.

I don't usually write reviews, but had to force myself to do it since all the reviews i see here are apparently written by film crew, otherwise can't believe that any sane person that is over 3 years would give this film any praise. There are so many terrible things i can say about this terrible waste of my time that i don't know where to start, actors are not really actors, it is like a bunch of kids who couldn't get into porn because of their bad acting, that's how their acting was, there is much better acting on youtube videos made by 13 year olds. the story is even worse than the acting, you can tell those people who made this film and wrote it are all some people who failed to make it in Hollywood and that what's going on in studios and casting rooms is all what their lives evolve around and their brains can think of. camera work, directing, etc..all sucks, and the still worst of all is when they are trying to be funny, you better have a bucket nearby in case you throw up.

The Evolution of Andrew Andrews is by all definitions an "indie" movie. It doesn't have special effects or big names. But it has a fresh voice and a unique vision. The movie was written and produced by the stars and is quite obviously a labor of love. And a labor of laughs. On the surface it reads like a goofy comedy a la Adam Sandler. Yes, there are some gross out moments and plenty of belly laughs. And the lead character of Andrew can give Billy Madison a run for his money. But as the movie goes on you realize the heart that underlies the comedic tone. The two leads have great chemistry and it is easy to get invested in their budding love story. It is a movie for all ages and one that is sure to put a smile on any face.