Feedback

From the first scene I was hooked. This is a sci-fi adventure that lives and breathes in reality. It is one of the most impressive achievements in independent film history. The story just plain grabbed me and kept me running the entire film. Before you go see another huge budget p.o.s. which isn't worth the price of the film, find FEEDBACK. It is smart, complex and as fun as sci-fi gets.

I found this film through an add on Filmthreat and I have to say that this a cool little movie. It is very low budget but doesn't look like it. The ADR is iffy in places but it more than makes up for it in other aspects. The concept is awesome and kept me thinking which is what I like in a film. It reminded me of Memento in a lot of ways, that movie kept me thinking as well. If you are into time travel movies this is a must see.

FEEDBACK begins with the main character dying in the opening scene...or does he? From there, the relentless pace never lets up. There are no flashbacks and the story is entirely linear, taking place in just over 24 hours. This is one helluva ride.

FEEDBACK is a compelling piece of sci-fi noir, with a completely unique take on the concept of time manipulation. The storyline is carefully worked out, and the pacing is quick; each time a question arises, it is answered by the events that follow. The device used to alter time is totally plausible, and doesn't require as big a leap of faith as some other films in the genre. The acting is consistently solid, and the characters are likable despite their motivations. One aspect of the story that was especially interesting, and a bit more real, was the fact that these people focused on personal gain over some sort of higher cause. Which is most likely what would really happen, if this device actually did exist. A bit more character development would have been nice, but this is a minor issue and did not prevent me from being drawn into the story.

Production value? Phenomenal. This film appears to have been shot on location, in and around the Los Angeles area. Considering that it was made for less than the first BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, there's no comparison here--FEEDBACK looks so much better. The music is the film's other secret weapon. Finally, a film score that takes an aggressive approach from start to finish, without ever lapsing into the same old orchestral stuff that has all been done before. There are elements of drum n bass, industrial, techno, grindcore, and ambient music here. The bangin' mix of dissonant sonic textures is a refreshing change from the norm, and totally drives the picture, with the subway chase sequence being one of the high points.

FEEDBACK is easily one of the best truly independent films that I've seen, for several reasons. First off, the film itself, in the areas discussed above. Second, this is total DIY guerilla filmmaking, which can quickly be determined by following the `external reviews' link right here on imdb. This was not a studio backed, 7-figure `indie' designed to get street cred for a bunch of suits. The phrase `independent film' gets thrown around a lot, but this film is a true representation of the term. The filmmakers here have accomplished the damn near impossible task of not only making the film, but also getting multiple festival awards and actually following through to get distribution--all apparently on their own. Those who have any knowledge of filmmaking will recognize what an achievement that is.

This film really challenges the audience, and much like MEMENTO, requires that the viewer pay total attention as the story unfolds. Ironically, this aspect will most likely polarize opinions of the film: those who are able to follow the story will be rewarded by the unexpectedly complex plot twists; those who do not follow the story will end up completely confused and lose the plot entirely. Cool by me, as there's plenty of other entertainment that's geared to the LCD.

FEEDBACK gets my highest recommendation. If you're a sci-fi fan, by all means check out this movie, and you'll be challenged as well as entertained. The storyline is intriguing, the acting is solid, and the music and production are top of the game.

I'm a big fan of underground films, and I had heard a buzz on this one from a friend who saw it at some film festival. I have to admit, this little flick is better and more original than the majority of big budget blockbusters that have unlimited resources out there.

I keep seeing this sort of concept rehashed in current movies. Most recently, it was the "Butterfly Effect" and before that "Final Destination" that flirted with this plot line. From what little info there is on the net about this movie, it seems that Feedback was conceived and shot way before these others. That scores points with me - it's just cool to see an indie production being one step ahead of Hollywood.

As an aspiring filmmaker myself, I really was impressed with the level of production on this film. I'm not sure what the budget was, but my guess is that it was a "maxing out a credit card" affair, like Kevin Smith did with Clerks. And for whatever they paid for this movie, they got solid production and pretty decent acting in return. What really struck me as good was the soundtrack work. Lots of Ministry meets Nine Inch Nails techno laden stomps, but then the instruments know when to quiet down during the more dramatic moments. That was impressive. Also, the "real punch" sound effects made my stomach churn. I could feel the fists hitting flesh!

I also really liked the low tech approach, on the whole. I mean, this movie throws out the big retarded effects. Geez, the "flux capacitor" is replaced with a phone so huge, it looks like a joke someone picked up from some 70 year old grandma's garage sale! Seriously, I like this low-fi approach, and halfway wish Hollywood would focus on the script (for once) and not on spending money aimlessly.

Feedback is solid. I thought it was worth the time.

This is an impressive film!

FEEDBACK sets itself up to cover a ton of ground from the opening scene where the main character lays gut-shot and dying in an alley.

Where do you go from there that is not contrived or clichéd? FEEDBACK takes on this challenge and holds it together without retreading familiar ground.

The structure of this narrative is inspired!

There are smarts behind this film that show serious promise!

All the set-ups and pay-offs in the film work. The filmmakers have a good handle on story structure.

I'm anxious to see what's next from this group!