Life! Camera Action...

Life! Camera Action… is a very thoughtful and exquisitely executed film about a young and very bright woman, Reina, encountering the heavy side of life for the first time, and the choices she makes. LCA made me fantasize during the movie that my yearning searching and connecting with my parents were like Reina. I knew where Reina was coming from as she longed for her parents approval.

This movie is certainly thought provoking and towards the end of the movie, I started to cry like a baby. My favorite scene is Reina's birthday celebration scene at Village Restaurant. If you're looking for a film that is uplifting and refreshing in its mannerism and theme, 'Life! Camera Action' is for you. It is definitely not a movie to use as a venue to escape life for a few hours, but it is a movie that will certainly makes you take a second and third look at who you are within yourself. The film ends beautifully. Have fun watching.

This is a fantastic movie. Well done. I am thankful that in this superficial world, there are still artists who are bold enough not to run from earnestness, but to embrace it. The director has done just that. This is a beautiful and honest movie, full of inspirations - beautifully shot and lovingly directed. The climax piece alone is worth the price. Keep your heart open and I assure you will fall in love with this movie like I did. Kudos to all involved. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes meaningful drama or just an appreciation for a well-thought out movie. Spend one and a half hour watching this film and there won't be a person in your household that won't agree that this film is one to remember. From a fan and a self-made critic, I give it two thumbs up :)

Finally a movie with no sex, skin show, violence and no harm done to animals…It has happened!! Phew! I wasn't expecting much of a film, but I was pleasantly surprised. The film moved along with me never looking at my watch and I enjoyed every second of the film. The storyline is refreshing away from the hackneyed. The movie suffers a bit visually but it could be also due to the limited resources the director had. The story is also very true to life for the most part for any culture so if you want to sit down and watch a movie that you can enjoy and feel good about when you're finished, go for it! The final scene and the last frame will stay with you for a long time.

I am not a big foreign film aficionado, not by a long shot, but I enjoyed the movie, and being a teacher, Professor's opening scene the most. I always love to watch cinema that challenges the viewer on some level and makes us think. The main point of the story is very interesting. I'm not a heartless person, but it takes a lot to make me cry when I watch a movie. But seriously - I bawled on several occasions in this film. Ending is a real tear-jerker. . The theme is definitely universal (across any cultures) and songs are quite catchy despite being in Hindi language (I appreciated the subtitles). Based on how it's made, guaranteed it would leave you wondering how the film achieved its goal.

At first, neither the trailer nor any reviews drove me in to watching this movie. I saw it by accident on Amazon and the editorial review caught my attention. After few clicks I was flabbergasted to find out the real synopsis. 1) Started as a film school assignment to make a 10-minute short film 2) Converted to a feature length with no experience, resources, crew 3) No complete script for the film 4) Shot with a basic camera by only two member crew 5) Listed as One of the 10 Outstanding Movies made my Indian American Filmmakers along with Iconic films like Sixth Sense, Unbreakable 6) First movie shot with a 2 member crew by an Indian Filmmaker who was learning to put a film together on his own? 7) Won numerous awards and world wide acclaim. Did I miss anything? It's unbelievable. Panaromal Activity, Blair Witch Project and few other movies are known for being made under such circumstances, but never heard of anything like this!! Have you?? At this point this was it for me to get the DVD.

For a first time filmmaker, this is a phenomenal achievement. This movie should be a case study in film schools. I have added this film to my student's library ☺. Any aspiring filmmaker or a film student who has not watched this movie has not witnessed magic/brilliance/greatness of making a film with minimal resources or as they say: made in a shoe string budget and to instantly connect with the whole world. It's no surprise that the theme has connected with many nations bringing the film well deserving stupendous success. Very Inspiring. Love it! Congratulations.

To be completely honest, I was actually impressed with this film.

A tightly focused ensemble piece, heavy on dialog taking place in the world's greatest: New York City. A young girl, Reina is threatened by her parents to be disowned, if she insists on a career that has seen only 'handful successes and more failures" like filmmaking, instead of doing what usually is the norm -- become a "doctor, engineer or an architect". This is the central theme of the film LIFE! CAMERA ACTION (Love this imaginative title too).

One of the most wonderful things a film can do is be so moving and triumphant that it makes you cry. You aren't crying because Reina is disowned, or discouraged by everyone instead you are identifying with the power of human spirit. To watch how Reina overcomes every obstacle she faces is inspiring. If this movie doesn't get you motivated, then something is wrong with you. This movie has a story that teaches a lesson.

It's a story that pulls at every heart string and emotions you possibly could have. Why? Well it doesn't have to do with the actors, though they all are great. It doesn't have to do with the filming; it isn't what draws us in. It is one thing. One major fact: Story! I am sure it's a Universal story. No wonder, it has touched hearts around the world and won all these accolades. Great job. What an accomplishment!!!

LCA is a movie that gives us something to believe in, something to think about. Never giving up. Always giving it your all. Loved it! I agree with others that ending is a classic. If you like emotional and inspirational movies then I highly recommend you see this film. I hope that you enjoy it. Thanks for reading.