The Last Mango

Humorous and edgy independent film. Not bad for a low/no budget film product. The movie has a potentially thought provoking theme...life is about the choices we make and that we are shaped by the chances we take. The part of the movie that most highlighted this theme was the conversation between Christian and the other two men at the Last Mango bar when they were arguing about this very concept. The theme was also highlighted by the female character, Angel deciding to leave her girlfriend and take a chance with the womanizing male character, Christian, and by the young ladies who decided to get into the car with the Greaseman. There were some other metaphors as well - the Greaseman and the girl driving down the road at the end of the film, the Gypsey's warning of danger at the cemetery. Not quite sure about the film title. I wonder Doyle, why did you pick the title, The Last Mango? Was it a metaphor?

I thought this movie had potential, but the dialogue was hard to hear and a lot of scenes were confusing in the beginning. It had humor, and some witty dialogue. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought this was a freshman film project. The director seemed want try different things for a perceived artistic effect. I wonder if he used a storyboard at all? The gypsy was really redundant and did nothing for the plot. What was with the scene that showed her butt in the air for what seemed like five minutes? Doug Tracht (DC's WRC's Greaseman) did a wonderful job as scuba guy. The proceeds from the show went to ovarian cancer research. I know this is a work in progress, and I hope the next time it will be more professional and more coherent.

The Last Mango had a few audio issues not many the film has a great story and script I was pleased and confused once or twice but all in all I was really impressed with how the film turns and weaves through the day in which this all takes place i know the entire audience was reacting to the events of the story I feel this movie will be out again once the public gets a chance to see the film it will leave a mark I am sure without a lot of gore as some films use to shock you The Last mango has moments of shock without the gore and one of my favorite endings I have seen in real Hollywood films, the Last mango may need a go over by the movie pros sound and some editing but I would say if you can find it go see it you will not regret it I can't give 10 stars but I will say 7 Thanks mango

When was the last time an independent movie garnished so much attention and controversy? Apparently, "The Last Mango" has been raising up a storm of emotionally challenging reviews which question the Director's true intent. John Calvin Doyle, wrote and directed "Fishing with Tink and Earl" and "The Falsetoes" as improbable as could be, both movies shine with a comedic brilliance, in an extraordinarily low budget tone. Doyle has brought a new face to the indy genre of the Baltimore/DC metropolitan area, a face that includes his latest project, "The Last Mango" which experiments with the darkly humorous, grotesque side of happy hour, drugs and betrayal, darkly lit back alleys and lots of old muscle cars. John Calvin Doyle has faced an exceptionally challenging audience with a bold and adventurous tale that is not a happy walk through the park. In his editing devices, Doyle has experimented with lighting, sound and surrealism in his shooting techniques. He has broken ground to the concept of independent film and should be credited to his artistic achievement with designing some of the greatest character actors to grace an independent film.

I thought most of the dialogue for the Last Mango was well written and realistic, but the delivery of the lines by some of the actors and actress could have been better. The tag line has nothing to do with the movie. The technical aspects (lighting, audio, color and credits) need work. The movie has great potential. The overall concept was well portrayed. Some of the flashbacks were confusing; it left me with many unanswered questions. I was confused about the character of the gypsy; I wasn't sure where they were going with it. For the most part it was entertaining; my favorite character was scuba guy. I look forward to seeing the final cut.