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.

I'm glad I stumbled across this indie gem. Through the death of there mother a family has to come together to discuss some old wounds that needs to be addressed in order to start the healing process. Direction, acting and quality of the film was done well.

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.

Heartfelt performances by a talented cast in the gripping family story. This film tugs at the heart from beginning to end. All the characters are relatable and you feel for all of them. Excellent indie drama, brake out the tissues for this two thumbs up film...

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.