This Wretched Life

Frank Mosca hits the spot with his movie This Wretched Life... taking him over 8 years to finish, he takes his time making sure the plot is given what it deserves to ensure an amazing delivery. You want real? No more of the Hollywood view, you have to watch This Wretched Life. Excellent movie, real to life, and will take you down roads that you haven't yet traveled. This movie should be viewed from all, it is true to life, and it is Excellent!!! My only hope is that it hits the indie festivals so that people yearning for a real movie, one that is true to life can be seen... not your typical run of the mill film, it spins and turns in many directions, you feel for the lead actor, want to see him succeed, yet.. you walk down his path of trying to figure his life out. Watch it, you will be very glad you did.

Talk about being blunt. LOL. This Wretched Life wastes no time in just telling it like it is for so many people out there these days. The movie is a perfect example of how times have changed and a chilling representation of the coming generations. At the same time, this movie manages to keep you laughing and enthralled with its marvelous storyline. I have watched the movie 4 times, and it seems like every time I watch it I catch yet another classic one-liner. The character of Ande was absolutely amazing, and I also feel that the characters of Frankie, Chris and the hilarious neighbor were very well played. I have been searching online in regards to purchasing whatever songs from the soundtrack that I can find, but a lot of them are just impossible to track down. I too wish they would release a full soundtrack to this movie, because it's great! Again, I just have to mention the story here, because it is super original and completely blew my mind. So if you are looking for a great movie off the beaten path of your typical Hollywood film, pick up a copy of this movie. You will be talking about it for a long time after.

There is a lot to learn from this movie, and I think that everyone should see it. While I am sure that older generations will find it hard to watch, "This Wretched Life" distinctively portrays our changing society. Let's face it, this is how a lot of people live, talk and act in these tough times. I found myself hypnotized by this film, and was left wanting to see more at the end. What impressed me the most was by far the story and script. The writers did a masterful job at interweaving tragedy and comedy taking the audiences emotions on a wild roller coaster ride. The script is pungent (super in your face) at times, but semipoetic at others. (Do yourself a favor and pay very close attention to the voice overs by Chris -Daniel Ball-). Stand out performances go to Frankie J. Mosca, who somehow managed to also produce, direct, write and edit this powerful film... Daniel Ball, the lead actor... Ande Cira, a girl tormented by her surroundings and obsessive compulsive disorder and Sal Delucia, the ridiculously pompous rehab counselor. There are also a number of supporting roles that are amazing including a super bizarre shocker by Marc Proto (Loved It!). It is also important to mention the soundtrack here, as a lot of the other reviews have, being that it is superb and works wonderfully with the movie. To sum it up, this is Independent film making at its best. See it for yourself!

What an extremely thought provoking and original movie this is. The story, acting and dialogue are far superior to a lot of movies with big names and big bucks. In fact, I can not think of another movie that exposes mental disorder in a more realistic manner. The soundtrack, which is filled with many unknown gems, works wonderfully throughout the picture start to finish; I hope it becomes available on CD or itunes one day. If you're a fan of filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, David Lynch, Darren Aronofsky, Paul Thomas Anderson, Jim Jarmusch, Gus Van Sant, Stanley Kubrick, etc, you will most definitely enjoy this movie by Frankie J. Mosca. This movie will have you laughing and crying at the same time, and wishing it wasn't over in the end. Sequel Frankie? Take a break from the monotony of mainstream movie making and get your hands on this movie ASAP. This Wretched Life is destined to be an underground classic. 10 Stars!

"This Wretched Life" is a great dramatic movie. The overall tone of this movie is serious. But there are enough humorous moments to lighten the mood. Stanley and Ken are just two of the characters who provide some humor to a serious story line. Ande and Chris are the two main characters. Their struggles with life are portrayed in a memorable fashion. They are characters who the viewer will want to watch and follow. And sometimes their lives turn out well. The story and script are both interesting and original. The casting is well done. Frank Mosca does a fine job as writer, director and actor. Another standout actor is Michael Callahan as Ande's friend Brad. In summary, this movie succeeds in being a compelling drama worth watching.