Hairshirt

Danny (Dean Paras, who also wrote and directed the film) is a struggling Hollywood writer working on a screenplay with his roommate. He's also a young womanizer with a lie to manipulate any romantic encounter. Unexpectedly, he falls hard for Corinne, a beautiful young actress. Should Danny use his arsenal of tricks or would it be better to be honest and upfront in the pursuit of his dream woman? Meanwhile, former girlfriend Renee (Neve Campbell) is out to sabotage any relationship Danny may pursue. Will Danny get back what he's been dishing out for so long?

This film has an attractive young cast that makes the film a pleasure to watch, even when the funny script proves uneven. Campbell and Stefan Brogren, as Danny's roommate, are a hoot. Then, too, the young Hollywood scene for ambitious wannabes is portrayed with some threads of realism. Those who like hip, post-college comedies with a modern take on romance will enjoy this film. Such viewers should try hard to locate it at the video store or library.

It took me a long time to track down this movie. I phoned every video store, finally one day I walked into another store (in my hometown this time) and there it was! Just when I wasn't looking. The reason I wanted to leave a comment because it was wonderful to see Stefan Brogren in a role other than "Snake" or "Mr. Simpson" from "Degrassi". He was extremely fun to watch. It is always nice to see some well-known actors with actors who are not as well known. cheers to this movie!

Well, if you're looking to see Neve Campbell do something different in terms of an acting role then look no further.

She's basically playing a Cruella style scorned woman here, and it works quite well.

Unfortunately there are long periods of time when she isn't on screen, and the whole film falls royally flat because of it.

The lead has no sparkle, the other characters are cardboard cut outs - all in all this makes for a bit of a mess of a film overall.

The only real saving grace in any shape or form is Neve Campbell. Unless you're a fan I can only suggest you don't waste your time. I certainly did.

Maybe it's just me, but I hate people loving independant movies even though they are in black and white and SLOW and boring! But Hairshirt is not like those (excuse my language) b***shit movies. It's WAY better and real and funny and not cliche. See it if it comes out!

I have just returned from the Toronto Film Festival, breathless not only from laughing at the film, but also because I ran - literally ran - from the theatre to the nearest Internet Cafe so that I might register my immense pleasure with this film. Every aspect of this movie blows me away. Take every cheesy romantic comedy you've seen, every lame line you've seen delivered by a plastic Romeo to his inflatable Juliet, and throw them away. Dean Paras has managed to breathe new life into the rotting corpse that WAS American (or Canadian) dramedy. The movie is superb, funny, sad, real, real, real. Go see this with the person you intend to marry, and present the ring afterwards. She may be so greatful that you made her watch it, she'll say yes.