Guys Reading Poems

I volunteered at th ine Palm Beach International Film Festival in 2016 and I had the privilege of watching this movie as well as meeting the cast and the director I cried through pretty much the entire film beautiful meaningful deep symbolic it touch my heart at touch my soul I felt so validated and recognized the imagery is so powerful and beautiful and the men in this film are beautiful frames and beautiful pedestals for the story, thank you, I love you dearly!

A truly unforgettable and unique film. From the cinematography and score to the pitch perfect ensemble casting and performances, the experience is one to be treasured and remembered. Hunter Hughes, who wrote, directed and also starred in the film, took a gamble and it paid off handsomely, and I expect it will continue to be rewarded during this season's festival circuit. The perfect use of poetry to meld with the scenes was original and engrossing as well. The story deals with contemporary issues including a dysfunctional family as well as child abuse, yet it shows the tragedy which it leads to without being tacky or cheap.It really is a film that sticks with you, and I look forward to seeing Hunter's future endeavors.

This exceptional film had a tremendous impact on me. Not only is this film a cathartic experience to anyone who has suffered childhood abuse but the take-away is that forgiveness must be the last piece of healing. Powerful performances make this a film you cannot take your eyes off of. The poetry is thoroughly entertaining and thought provoking. The film keeps you thinking long past leaving the theater. Velasquez brings a humanity to her character that invokes equal parts rage and empathy from the viewer. Impressive film from Hughes. I look forward to his next project.

Guys Reading Poems is a cinematic gem-a film that intertwines spoken poetry, a black-and-white backdrop, breathless imagery, a compelling storyline and a talented set of actors. It is the sort of film that you must savor with several viewings to grasp the full extent of Hughes' mastery in innovative storytelling. It will leave you wondering, feeling, imagining-all things I crave in a cinematic experience. Watch this film and be transported to someplace profound. At its heart, it is a simple, beautiful story echoed through poetry and the imagination of human resilience. The world needs more of these sort of inspired healing narratives. The world needs more films from Hunter Lee Hughes!

I watched "Guys Reading Poems" last week during its first screening in LA. I was moved by how beautifully poetry and action were combined, resulting in such an honest and careful blending. It is an exceptional film that combines the romanticism of a past era with the issues that a modern human being has to face while growing up and as an adult. The performances were very honest and deep. For me, the best moment in the film was when the director, Hunter Lee Hughes, was reciting his own poem. We were wondering who wrote this modern masterpiece and found out it was him after the screening ended! From the audience's reaction, I realized I wasn't the only one who related to the story and its symbolic parallel universe. That's what a true piece of art does; it speaks to people's hearts through multiple paths. "Guys Reading Poems" is one of the best samples that the American film industry has to display. Watch it to get inspired and help it travel around the world so that more people can enjoy it!