Pizza: The Movie

First was Hot Dog, Then Hamburger, Now Pizza The Movie.

If you've ever delivered Pizza, and who hasn't, you'll love this flick. I cracked up over and over. Maybe that's because the movies scenarios happened to me, but my wife enjoyed it as well. Course, as a kid she too worked the counter of a Pizza joint.

How many times did I have to wait for coupons, or people to count out their pennies? Ugh! People need to tip better!

The flicks premise is fun and original. I expected it to just be about pizza deliveries, but the movie has a heart. It's about love.

What is great about this movie is that it doesn't follow Hollywood's sugarcoated bull or Indies tragic art. It walks a fine line that makes it different and stand alone.

The movie takes the indie road, but not seriously. It has pig Latin subtitles for Christ sakes. I think that pretty much sums up writer/director Donald Gregory's sense of humor.

Grab some friends, order a pizza, and pop in this flick.

Pizza The Movie by Donald Gregory is an entertaining comedy. I was surprised at how well done this film is for an independent production. From the film's comical nature, to the humorous box and interviews with the cast, the DVD showcases a high level of professionalism.

The basic story has been done before in different ways, but not like Donald has done with his creation. I expected one of two different things to happen with the ending, but an ending that most directors/writers avoid using fooled me. Donald succeeded in every way possible with this film.

The actors were right for their roles and the camera work was better than I expected as well, compared to other Indie productions I have seen.

I predict a bright future for Donald Gregory and his films.

'Pizza: the Movie' is no technical masterpiece. It doesn't have million dollar actors. It's not full of special effects or crazy, mind splitting camera work. In fact, I've never heard of the director. At first thought, a glace at the website and based on the title, I expected very little.

Then this package came in the mail. And, that in and of itself, is no big thing because I get all sorts of packages (do you hear that FBI), but this package I wasn't expecting. It was 'Pizza: the Movie', an incredibly well packaged and produced DVD. The quote on the back summed it up oh so perfectly... "It's better than I thought it would be." Barbara Gregory, the director's mom. Damn that made me chuckle. And that wasn't the last laugh either.

I'm not going to get into a detailed diatribe about what was wrong with "Pizza: the Movie' (because it wasn't much in this humble reviewers mind, just typical but forgivable indie problems), but what I will say is what was so great. It's a great premise that doesn't go where you would expect it to go (Hollywood style) and isn't too over the top. It's enjoyable to watch and is full of humorous parts, some that I wouldn't have expected. The characters are enjoyable (although one character is the like 'em or hate 'em variety) and well balanced, reminding me fondly of my days in college. It's paced well, and believable.

'Pizza: the Movie' was not only a surprise, it has inspired this independent filmmaker to aim higher.

8/10 slices of pizza.

Oh, and lastly Donald, next project, be sure to let me know so you can quote me. 'It's a… Movie?' Ryan Foss, some idiot filmmaker online

Absolutely great (for an independent) Film!

'Pizza: the Movie' is no technical masterpiece. It doesn't have million dollar actors. It's not full of special effects or crazy, mind splitting camera work. In fact, I've never heard of the director. At first thought, a quick glace at the website (www.pizzathemovie.com) and based on the title, I expected very little.

Then this package came in the mail. And, that in and of itself, is no big thing because I get all sorts of packages (do you hear that FBI), but this package I wasn't expecting. It was Pizza: the Movie, an incredibly well packaged and produced DVD. The quote on the back summed it up oh so perfectly... "It's better than I thought it would be." Barbara Gregory, the director's mom. Damn that made me chuckle. And that wasn't the last laugh either.

I'm not going to get into a detailed diatribe about what was wrong with Pizza: the Movie (because it wasn't much in this humble reviewers mind, just typical but forgivable indie problems), but what I will say is what was so great. It's a great premise that doesn't go where you would expect it to go (Hollywood style) and isn't too over the top. It's enjoyable to watch and is full of humorous parts, some that I wouldn't have expected. The characters are enjoyable (although one character is the like 'em or hate 'em variety) and well balanced, reminding me fondly of my days in college. It's paced well, and believable.

Pizza: the Movie was not only a surprise, it has inspired this independent filmmaker to aim higher.

• 4/5 Little Guys -

Pizza The movie is over-all pretty good to okay for an independent film... sprinkled with some funny moments here and there for a topping. In fact, it's safe to say it is better than a lot of other independent stuff out there today. Labeled as a romantic comedy however... it works best as just a comedy. The pizza delivery moments in the movie were my favorite, especially the scene when Kevin Miller gets a pizza shoved in his face, and the scene when he get's asked to come inside to share the company of a one beautiful lady. Whhhooo doggy!!! But to be truly honest... my personal favorite however... was not the movie itself but the special features located on the DVD. It has some really side splitting funny stuff in the "making of featurette" and the "out takes" (mine (Barry's) to be exact).

Being an actor in this movie was truly a very fortunate thing for me. My thanks to the director, crew, and fellow actors for making this project a dream come true. It was a lot of hard work on all our parts, but it was also fun, too.