Drop Dead Roses

A funny original storyline in a movie that was stolen by Eddie's raw talent and an ecclectic supporting cast. I was lucky enough to see the Toronto premiere. The film was well received and I keep hoping to see it picked up in wider distribution so that it gets the exposure it deserves.

Shawn and Jason own a business that delivers dead flowers, spoiled chocolates, and bad news messages to unsuspecting victims. If your boss has done you wrong, someone owes you money, or you wish to break someone's heart in two, call these guys. However, Shawn delivers dead flowers one day to a beautiful girl he met once in a pub. Her boyfriend's message is that they are through and he is now sleeping with another woman. Kayla is crushed. Yet, Shawn can not resist hitting on her, even when tears are falling. Is this the beginning of a beautiful relationship? And what about her psycho roomie? This script has so much promise, it truly does. The stars are comely and believable, with nice comic skills. BUT, the leading males visit strip clubs and the sexual situations are of the in-your-face variety. Please do not watch this film if you can not fast forward quickly enough or if your ethics would be mortally wounded. Even so, here's hoping someone will make a kindler, gentler, cleaner version of the movie. This one has its sweet moments, but the its walk on the wild side goes way overboard.

Saw this film in san fran... loved it. watched this film was at the underground festival, but it shouldn't be underground, this is a film that I would go and see in major theatres. I'm surprised that it hasn't been picked up by distribution companies yet, it's a gold mine. They've got a diverse cast with real people... that look like real people which I appreciated the most... I related to almost all the characters and felt for them. The director did a great job at making me care for everyone in the film, she's got a real talent and I won't be surprised if I see her as the next up and coming hot director. good work.

Julia was one of the most evil villains I've ever seen in a movie. The character was very well written and wonderfully acted. The dialogue flowed nicely and all the characters felt like real people. I found myself during the movie going, "I know someone like that", a lot. the other thing that I found refreshing was that all the actors looked like real people... people that I can relate to. very pretty, real looking girls, with out being "model types" (which I find to be unattractive myself, I'd always pick the pretty, real people). and the boys, also very handsome, but real. I was impressed with the casting and the way that the director obviously knew how to handle the actors. I'd be interested in seeing this little Canadian gem again.

Syd P.

A well done, entertaining and quirky comedy, but for me the most pleasant surprise was the leading turn taken by novice actor Eddie McGee.

He had an energy, enthusiasm and earnest freshness that really stood out, making his gruff character seem more charming. He makes you like his character, and carried himself remarkably well for someone whose sole acting exposure was winning a reality tv show. I hope to see more of him in the future, good work by the director in getting so much out of him in his first role!