Eagles in the Chicken Coop

Hollywood has long been cinematically pitched as the impenetrable Machine, the Wall which cannot be scaled or breached. It's Ken Kesey's 'Combine' in his book "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest". It's the inescapable Hollywood that screenwriter Joe Gillis dashes himself against in "Sunset Boulevard".

The premise of Eagles in the Chicken Coop is making it in Hollywood. The pleasant surprise, for me, is how freshly it portrays basic concepts of human struggle, adversity and ingenuity. You won't have to grasp for the ultimate Grail of A-List status in Tinsel Town to empathize; you've faced vexing obstacles when trying to bring your own dreams or goals to fruition. The artistry in presenting these timeless truths with such easy familiarity is why you'll relate to the film from the get-go.

Between chuckles and cheers, hopefully you'll appreciate the excellent performances, the sharpness and pace of the story and the beautiful realism of the locations just as I did. See it – then watch it again to gather in the missed gems your first time through.

It feels very strange to describe any film about the Hollywood Porn (I mean Adult Entertainment) industry as heartwarming. But there was such a sweet, tenderness to the characters traveling through the gritty, unforgiving landscape of low budget film making in search of their creative dream! I was on the verge of crying most of the time. Except when I was guiltily laughing. I fell in love with the two main characters - their innocence and insistence - and felt personally linked to their journey from title to credits.

Brilliantly written and elegantly performed. The characters were both funny and endearing - even the nasty ones I'd like to toss out the window. A great ensemble cast in the spirit of "A Mighty Wind","Best in Show" and "Little Miss Sunshine".

I had the opportunity to watch an early cut of this film when I met the director at Sundance. I was blown away by that cut and this final version is even better! It's SO funny but what I love even more is the humanity and the way you really feel for these characters. As a musician, I don't know much about the film industry, especially the adult film industry, but it was fascinating, HILARIOUS and inspiring to see how this crew dealt with the crazy situation they were in. A must see film for all artists and creative people following their dreams! I was curious the if something like this situation had actually happened to the people who made the film because their connection and frustration in their acting with the process was so real and honest. It was also beautifully shot and edited and the music complements it really well. I can't wait to see more from the director, cast and crew of Eagles!!!

If you have ever chased your dream... and felt the pressure fighting back against you... you will LOVE this movie! Just saw it at the Feel Good Film Festival and it was well received by the entire audience!! It was very funny and also well written, acted and the cinematography was gorgeous. All around very well done in every aspect. The message throughout was heartfelt and not even just in the words... it came through in the stillness of the film as well. In many ways this film could have gone distasteful, as it involves "mature movies". Yet it never did. It poked fun in all the right places and remained classy. It was interesting to see how "sex sells" in a movie and never once seeing nudity or it becoming gratuitous. Very clever.

This film is awesome. The writing is tight and clever. It is a hilarious look into the world of film making. I highly recommend it. Highly!!!!

The main actors work extremely well together. It is obvious that a ton of time went into the production, preparation and rehearsals of the ensemble.

The direction is smart and beautifully executed. The film takes a few daring twists that are both unexpected and wonderfully funny. The characters are clear and also wonderfully funny and endearing. The film takes a clear stance on following your dreams and how hard that can be sometimes. The director communicates with interview style soliloquy as well as beautifully shot scenes.

Again, highly recommended. Can't wait to see what will come from this team in the future.