Monday

After watching El Rey's "Rebel Without a Crew", I decided to watch all 5 movies, produced by Robert Rodriguez, on a tiny $7,000 budget (similar to how he made his 1st feature, El Mariachi) and write reviews as I watch each one.

Looks like I saved the best for last, because Monday was the best of them all. Perfect blend of action and dark comedy. I can see a bright future for Director Alejandro Montoya Marín and at the end of the "Rebels" TV show I hear he's already at work on "Tuesday"...BRING IT ON! We need a movie series of the WHOLE week!

Monday is a well written and directed film with an excellent cast. If you have been following "Rebel Without A Crew" this will not disappoint you. It's hard to pull off a movie on a reality show with everyone constantly nagging you and on a 7K budget no less! But Alex really pulls it off I can't wait for this to come on demand for the showcase and I can watch it again.

I spend more time than I like to admit watching indie films and "Monday" was one of last year's finest. Monday is a gritty action comedy made on an insanely low budget that without a doubt holds up to the year's finest indie features. The film takes you on a roller coaster ride - Lead Jamie Jung's has a breakthrough performance. His comedic timing and execution of the everyman is standout and the rest of the cast follows suit.

What's even more outstanding is the film's direction. Director Alejandro Montoya Marin took hold of the genre and in the vein of indie icon Robert Rodriguez is breaking onto the scene with something fresh and original. If it's at a screen near you - DON'T MISS MONDAY!

I really wanted to like this film and I was not disappointed. The fantastic visual style ties together a fast-paced, unexpected narrative. If this were a book, it would be a page turner. There were a lot of "wow, okay, that just happened" moments and no ho-hum moments. The film features some great characters, brought to life through talented actors. What Monday does not do is feel low budget despite being made on a shoestring. I recommend watching this cool indie film.

Standing in the shadow of greatness, the talent of Director Alex Marin shines with solid cast performances and surprising production value. A great film to watch for film fans and students wondering what is possible for $7,000 feature film budget. A fun ride that shows promise from a rising star in the director's chair (as well as strong talent in front and behind the camers)! Until Tuesday...Monday will do.