The Middle of X

Really wanted this film to be totally awesome, instead it was merely good.

Most of the characters were engaging but they felt a little short changed, like they needed more time to tell me more about each character. I could see it being a great TV series.

The end was a very interesting choice by the writer - I think I liked it but not totally sure.

"The Middle of X" is a good watch for GenX-ers and maybe even their children / aging parents. It is a dialogue heavy light-drama. The story aims at a very specific audience but if you look past the type of characters there are life messages for people of all walks of life.

The production has an indie look which is basic in some places but holds well overall. The writing shows flashes of an authentic voice but sometimes gets weighed down with too much tell don't show.

There are a lot of characters/actors, but somehow they all fit in. Colin Egglesfield and Nicky Whelan were OK as the leads but there are some strong supporting performances by Ronnie Blevins and Jason Grey stanford.

I don't usually spend time reviewing anything online but a couple of the reviews here felt like Trolls an haters so I thought a fair write up was needed.

Overall it's a good movie, not great, but the ending stuck with me.

Man what was i thinking watching this piece of emptiness !! no plot .. no script ... I literally went on a coma asking myself ..what was this movie is all about !! no clue .. The plot itself is far from original and the script is weak and unattached .. while the acting was emotionless ..

To be honest i just watched this movie to see "Nicky Whelan" at work .. that was it ... my misleading instinct lead me into this without even watching the trailer .. so it is my sacred duty to alarm everyone .. Not recommended.

The Middle OF X shines a light on an overlooked group of people - upper class white people - and the genuine ups and downs that they encounter. In this day and age that might be very unpopular but kudos to the filmmakers for having the guts to make this movie.

My title sums up my review. Its quiet, like a stage play. The actors give their performances in long, un edited scenes that might be boring for most over stimulated viewers but there was something refreshing about it for me.