Condemned

I had no expectations going in to see "Condemned," but I have great expectations now. The issues are today's issues, the style is today's style, and this could be tomorrow's feature film. The story is all there, but with more detail and intrigue, the story could more than fill a feature length period. I hope to see something in the near future.

This film may not be for everyone, but it was definitely for me. If you have any doubts about your sanity or have anger management problems, you might identify with the lead character, Isaac. But he's lovable at the same time! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

This film is a visual kaleidoscope of color and images -- all of them real, not animation. This color waterfall lends an unreal tone to an even more disturbing situation. The acting, design and music carry the watcher through the mind of a schizophrenic like the car on a rollercoaster carries the rider through the turns and falls. Well done.

I found this movie to be one of the most interesting pieces I have ever seen. The story is complete: I watched a feature film in a 20 minute short. I especially liked the acting -- very realistic. Isaac's head games came to life, poor guy. And the look and feel of the film -- totally heartbreaking. This director will go far.

"Condemned" is an extraordinary look into the mind of a schizophrenic, the colors and visions creating a maze that connects Isaac's hallucinations to the real world of a prison cell. The director has elicited performances from the cast that fill the screen to the dimensions of a feature film. The story is about a man on death row for the murder of his parents, and if anyone ever wonders how a mentally disordered person might get there, this film gives an answer. All the elements of the film -- music, production design, editing, story, and direction -- are beautifully orchestrated to create a true screen adventure into a sick mind.