Sincerely, Brenda

Sincerely, Brenda is about a family coming together after the death of their mother/wife. The film follows the father, a recovering alcoholic, who tries to reconcile with his estranged sons after a troubled time in his life when he wasn't really there for them. Sincerely, Brenda is a very well executed film, particularly for an indie film. I watch a lot of independent films and a lot of times you have to look past flawed technical elements, but Sincerely Brenda has very high end cinematography (I say this as a cinematographer myself), a touching score, and good acting and directing. From looking at his IMDB profile, it seems that this might be the director's first film, which makes this quite an accomplishment. I found Sincerely, Brenda to be a powerful film about loss, pain, and forgiveness that I would recommend to anyone.

A friend mine suggested I watch this film. A friend no more. I am not sure if I fell asleep or not during my viewing. The last time I entered such a mindless state, I was on a Vedic retreat practicing tantric yoga for a week straight. The cinematography was actually quite good and some of the actors definitely have talent, but I am convinced that whoever wrote and directed this is not yet old enough to vote. I mourn the money lost on producing this dumpster fire of a film. I wish all of the people involved in its creation the best, but whoever is responsible for leading the charge should consider a new career path. Sincerely, Mike Stanhope.

Congrats to the team behind this one. Incredible performances by all. I was deeply moved by this film. From the beginning I was drawn into this story and really taken with the depth of the storytelling here. It's intimate and intricate, dealing with a very difficult subject with truth and grace. Bravo! Get the Kleenex and get to watching this. Excellent film.

A deeply felt, very genuine film. It deals with alcoholism, family and emotional scars. And every moment of the movie feels authentic and lived in. And so well done! Acting, writing, directing. This is a truly affecting story. A real triumph.

Beautifully observed and beautifully made. Some lovely ensemble acting on show in this touching indie revelation. These characters really feel like your own friends and family, making the film genuinely moving and affecting. Although it's an intense watch, it's well worth it.