Find Me

Gave this a 9 because it is one. Only an idiot expects a garage production to compete with a mega-millions Hollywood vehicle.

With that established, the writing is good, the acting better than amateur, the cinematography patently better than you'd expect in this kind of project. I had no difficulty watching it start to finish, which is often not the case with micro-movies. (And I watch a lot of them.)

Nice to see an Asian-American main character who's just A Guy. Except his Chinese accent sucks. Seriously Tom, I could do better than that, and I'm white. But in context that made it even funnier, and contributed to the character's development.

Anyway, see the film. Remember who made it, and how. And enjoy.

My review is more of an interpretation of the film's message. Life is short , get out of your box & see the world! Just lost my 5 year old Chocolate Lab Oliver to bone cancer. I was going to take him with me to see America's Beauty. Now he'd want me to find another dog to share my life with. So l will rescue another dog and make sure his life is special . That is what we are here for, to make a difference and positively impact others .

I Am in remission 10 years now and this movie reminded me not to waste another day. I just got back from Yellowstone and I did Zion last year. Next year Yosemite and then maybe Iceland.

If you, or someone you know, longs to get outdoors, smell some fresh air, have adventures your friends want to hear about, discover some unforgettable views but think that you just don't have it in you to make that looonnnggg or dangerous hike like you see on NatGeo, think again! You don't have to be an "outdoor warrior" to access areas that are some of the most cherished in the American West. Or, in your own state's backyard, per the movie's message. Your guide is a person just like you, Joe (the lovable Tom Huang), a M-F desk-jockey accountant in slump after his divorce.

This independently made film I screened at festival has what the tent-pole blockbusters don't, characters that feel, sound and look like real people that you'd want to hang out with. The story resonates with topics that need to be discussed more (like why it's important to protect and preserve our natural world and parks for all to enjoy) without being preachy.

Tom's work BFF, Amelia, the lively ying to his very reluctant yang (played by the effervescent Sara Amini) takes Tom under her wing by sparking his curiosity and compassion to "Find her," after a surprising plot twist. You feel yourself wanting to do the same for your own friends possibly stuck in life's rut. You root for Tom and Amelia to find their happy places and resolve what troubles them by getting out and getting some perspective - ultimately getting MORE out of the LIFE they have been given. This is a great movie to watch which will inspire you to explore your nearby world outside your (admit it - boring) routine. You and your friends won't be sorry you did!

So what!, they had to truck all this equipment to crazy place and make it work. Felt real natural to me. Great direction Tom Haung, and good cast. This film has inspired me to do those hikes. Thank you for making it.

For an independent film with a small principal cast, I was amazed to have enjoyed this. Like Joe, I've felt immense pressure to help loved ones or to survive in hectic office environments.

The scenery of the national parks and the character development were unparalleled. We see pure emotion but also.light hearted moments. This also had me reminisce about times I went camping and hiking, which were moments where I tried to figure out my life path and understand the world around me.

The soundtrack was hit or miss and the writing could have been a bit stronger, but I was on board with the movie's concept the entire time.