Delco: The Movie

I've known and have been friends with Chris since college, and he's talked about this movie for a very long time. When it premiered in January, I wanted to support my friend. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised.

It's a fun coming of age story, especially when it comes to finding yourself. We all come to a cross road in life where we have to chose if our beliefs are serving us. I really enjoyed the lesson of the movie and while it was funny and it made me laugh, it also made me think.

This may or may not be related, but my engagement ended after this movie. I said to my ex-fiance that maybe I've been trying too hard to fit a square peg into a round hole. I have to thank this movie since it got me out of a really bad relationship. Like I said, it probably would have ended without this movie, but Chris's writing really helped me think about things. Thanks, Chris!

I literally burst out laughing several times throughout Delco the Movie and a few heartfelt scenes near the end had my eyes tearing up. Great ensemble cast with truly great writing and ensemble cast...I was fortunate to see the movie twice during opening weekend in Media and absolutely fell in love with the main cast Jess, Adam, Wayne, Bob Hess, the Paster, Reverand and Officer Winnie - truly excellent casting choices and performances all around. Plus as a music guy I'm sometimes critical of the soundtrack choices especially in an independent film but oh my goodness the songs chosen for different scenes were a perfect fit. Can't wait till Delco the Movie comes to streaming so we can see it again...

I had high hopes for this film, and they were met and succeeded in many places. This is a wonderful freshman romp from director Chris Pierdomenico. A funny, heartfelt love letter to my adoptive hometown.

The film stands its ground in beliefs and morals, and shows how the unexpected support from good friends can make you a wonderful version of yourself. Aside from making those statements, the film is beautifully shot and the cinematography holds up as well.

Overall, if you're looking for a warm, fun, good, clean (and whatever other adjectives you'd like to supplant) coming of age tale, you've found it.

A classic 2000s era high school movie feel, made in 2024. Was worried religion-related plot would be too much to follow but it was an enjoyable framework for someone trying to figure out who he is with his "devilish" & "angelic" friends on each shoulder. And as an Italian who was raised Evangelical in a mostly Catholic environment, I've never felt more seen. Didn't know there were others like us out there haha. I enjoyed all the shots of Delco. The real businesses being involved gave it a nice local feel. Lots of laughs & lots of heart. Hoping this gets a wider release! Had some great original music too ("Delco Girl"!

Overall I enjoyed this film. It didn't need to be flashy, didn't need current events/songs shoved down its throat, it's just a movie with three teenagers in a county that people love to hate, but feels emptiness when they leave. The actors played their roles very well, and we also see the main three develop as they continue doing their nonsense. If you lived/currently live in Delco, you gotta see this at least once. For as quickly as this movie was made and with a very tight budget, it was very good and definitely had moments where I went "I know where that place is". It was meant to have people from multiple parts of the county to come together and enjoy this and it did just that and then some.