American Seagull

Lara Romanoff as Nina leads a great group of actors like Biff McGuire and Will Posen carry this modern update of the Chekov classic "The Seagull." Led by a strong script and excellent film stock quality and shots made in director and screenwriter, Michael Guinzburg first directorial job, a really great movie. This movie hit at all angles from story, to acting, to filming it in beautiful Malibu, and especially by the world class jazz and piano based sound track which helped the viewer to follow along with the intense drama and dialogue in this mind bending film. This film is a modern day classic from the independent film maker. Lara Romanoff's career is destined to take off as the hot and sexy Russian vixen that captivates the screen with her pure sex appeal. It was a mind bending drama that left me wanting to come back and see it again and again. All I can tell you is this is one great flick!

As a huge fan of Chekhov, I try to see every adaptation that comes out. This is one of the better attempts at capturing the Russian masterpiece's subtext even after changing the setting to Hollywood. In a role known for being acting legend Uta Hagen's debut, newcomer Lara Romanoff embodies the ingénue Nina flawlessly. Ms. Romanoff also co-wrote and produced the film. Legendary cinematographer Don E. FauntLeRoy brings his usual lensing skills to this small independent film, giving it a depth and palette not usually found in films of this budget level. The rest of the cast (Will Poston, William Biff McGuire, Barbara Williams, Blake Lindsley, Stevie D. White, Jay Laisne, Time Winters, Sal Viscuso, Christopher Callen) do a fine job of portraying Hollywood as a sordid pit of depravity where art is the last thing on anyone's mind.

Director and screenwriter Michael Guinzberg did a great job of creating a modern image of a Chekov classic. Led by a stealer cast led by Biff McGuire and a few new face Lara Romanoff as the sexy seductress Nina. Set on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Guinzburg creating an interesting view of a love triangle with an upper class Malibu family. Surprising effective sound track of mainly sleek jazz and interesting piano give a special sound to this film. Oleg who played the grandfather was a familiar face who played an interesting but important role. I went to this movie at the request of my girlfriend only to be surprise by an excellent movie.I recommend this movie to those viewers that love a thought provoking film.

Great movie. Full of intrigue. Great dramatic scenes. Outstanding acting in lead roles by Biff MCGuire and Lara Romanoff. She is new star coming out. Very classy and sexy lady. Smart screenplay. Great sound track. And a beautiful Malibu set. Soundtrack, director, and Lara Romanoff should run off with awards for there contribution to this first class drama. Designed for people who like brain storming movies. I would go out of my way to see this instant classic. Lara as Nina was a great lead actress. The actor who played the ex judge is memorable. Chekov would be proud of this adaption of his works.Best movie this Christmas season.

You see I was at a Cancun retreat for two weeks in June offered by LARA ROMANOFF FROM nagualyoga.com a life changing experience. There I was mistaken for Robert D$ ero's brother so I played tge part and got treated like loyalty. So I became an avit follower of him. A Reel came to me from his 1991 movie Cape Fear where he is lighthing a cigar in a theater and laughing hysterically. Where did I hear that laugh before. It was me at 2:00 AM watching again HOLLYWOOD SEAGULL by LARA ROMANOFF also from nagualyoga.com . In a scene the mother( Irene) tells her producer boyfriend Perhaps you can make a movie with I and Nina ( Lara Romanoff) as sisters? Trigger says I dont think I am that good ! 😄 That is when I lost it and my De Niro long long laughter like Cape Fear came out. I finally got the movie and its message and debth. Some movies need to be seen again. I must have been on tge moon first time I watched it. Maybe because my focus was on the actress and not tge movie. I identified with Travis who attempted to kill himself three times in the movie but his ball were not big enough. Not only I got tge movie I realized my balls are bigger than Travis.

Must watch before you GO.