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Ill Fated

  • 2004
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
296
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Ill Fated (2004)
Dark ComedyComedyDrama

Mark A. Lewis's tragic-comic adventure ILL FATED plunges the viewer into the boxed-in world of Jimmy, a small-town teen who seeks a better life but who sees dead-end signs at every turn out ... Read allMark A. Lewis's tragic-comic adventure ILL FATED plunges the viewer into the boxed-in world of Jimmy, a small-town teen who seeks a better life but who sees dead-end signs at every turn out of town. His vague plan to leave and "look into college" is complicated by a revolving doo... Read allMark A. Lewis's tragic-comic adventure ILL FATED plunges the viewer into the boxed-in world of Jimmy, a small-town teen who seeks a better life but who sees dead-end signs at every turn out of town. His vague plan to leave and "look into college" is complicated by a revolving door of small-town complications - the demands of his lumpen best friends, his troubled girlf... Read all

  • Director
    • Mark A. Lewis
  • Writers
    • Mark A. Lewis
    • John Callander
  • Stars
    • Peter Outerbridge
    • Paul Campbell
    • John Callander
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    296
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark A. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Mark A. Lewis
      • John Callander
    • Stars
      • Peter Outerbridge
      • Paul Campbell
      • John Callander
    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Peter Outerbridge
    Peter Outerbridge
    • Earl
    Paul Campbell
    Paul Campbell
    • Jimmy
    John Callander
    • Bobby
    Nicki Clyne
    Nicki Clyne
    • Barb
    John F. Parker
    John F. Parker
    • Grampy
    Chris Gauthier
    Chris Gauthier
    • Clayton
    Bill Croft
    Bill Croft
    • Barry
    Kurt Evans
    Kurt Evans
    • Tom
    Brian Leslie
    • Bud
    Jane Sowerby
    Jane Sowerby
    • Jan
    Howard Siegel
    • Stan
    Jennifer Copping
    Jennifer Copping
    • Jennifer
    Joely Collins
    Joely Collins
    • Beth
    Alejandro Rae
    Alejandro Rae
    • Colt
    • (as Alex Rae)
    Bill Mackenzie
    Bill Mackenzie
    • Chuck
    Ari Solomon
    Ari Solomon
    • Gary
    Paul Jarrett
    Paul Jarrett
    • Larry
    Bill Meilen
    • Mort
    • Director
      • Mark A. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Mark A. Lewis
      • John Callander
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews13

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    10FilmGeek1981

    Does "Fargo" one better...

    Immediately reminiscent of Coen brother's "Fargo". Humorous and entertaining in a way that doesn't take the audience to be halfwits. John Parker's role as Grampy was inspired and his "meltdown" was hilarious. My personal favourite character was the sheriff. His constant frustration with the townspeople and his volunteers made for constant laughs. Finally a film that Canadians can be proud to call their own. Mark Lewis has set himself a very high standard. I hope he can continue to bring us great films up to par with his first.
    10lewreid

    commenting on "could have been a contender" from "scott_lewis"

    I think "scott_lewis" (other viewer) should take another look at the ending. Not sure what they are referring to... and it wasn't as though the ending was ambiguous. The majority of the characters run off screen, chasing Earl down the hill in what is a terrific finale. All the characters except for Jimmy, Barb and Jennifer... when something horrific happens - but not in the way that the above writer thinks. I won't ruin it because it is a bit of a surprise... although in retrospect, inevitable. It's a hard ending, but necessary. And it really does tie everything together... particularly thematically. One of the main characters runs from the sins of his past (something I think most people can relate to, at least to a certain extent), however, this character experiences the consequences of his actions to an extreme... but this is storytelling... conveying poignant messages but in an exaggerated, dramatic, and, ultimately, entertaining way. By the way, I am a friend of someone who was involved in this film... but truly believe the above to be true.
    8scottlukaswilliams

    This unmistakably Canadian film is fantastic

    This unmistakably Canadian film is a fantastic first feature effort by Mark A. Lewis. I can't wait to see what he does next. The film features consistently breathtaking framing with a lot of "big sky" that reminds me of Howard Hawks. There is a lot of attention paid to how the audience will relate to the characters through the lens.

    The writing is very strong. I recently worked with John Callander on my first short film and he's equally impressive as both actor and writer.

    Paul Campbell's performance as Jimmy is terrific. The entire team behind Ill Fated is worth watching closely. I have a feeling that most of them are only at the beginnings of what will be incredible careers.
    9Tsirhc

    I gave this film a 9 and I'll explain why...

    I gave this film a 9... and I've also given a 9 to The Godfather, Dr. Strangelove, Pulp Fiction etc. Ill Fated is not as good as the aforementioned films... however, after seeing the film I felt just as satisfied as after watching the others. I was just so delighted to see a Canadian film so bloody entertaining and simultaneously so very profound. I've never been witness to an audience so moved by a Canadian film in all my life (and I've seen many - too many - Canadian films). This film won't make 100 million at the box office, but like Donnie Darko or Reservoir Dogs, Clerks etc. will inevitably find a huge audience (slowly but surely). I expect big things from the talent behind this one.
    9overandout

    backwater fellini

    I've read a couple reviews. One was good and seemed to get it but the other was terrible - and in my mind way off base. The reviewer took the drama way too seriously instead of enjoying the vibrancy of the film and how *beeped* up this guy's situation is. I thought the film was hilarious. And refreshing in how the filmmakers broke the mold of a typical Canadian film. I like Canadian films but this one was ballsy; took a hyper-real approach... which I think is great. Think Fellini in backwater Canada. Historically, critics have always had trouble appreciating films that deviate from realism. The reason for this I think is that they're... critiquing. When a film is expressed through impressions of ideas or feelings (from surrealism to absurdism), the aesthetic can only be experienced through, for lack of a better word, feeling. The greatest filmmakers have fallen victim to this pitfall (from Fellini to Powell/Pressburger, to Kubrick and Wes Anderson). But regardless, it's the test of time that proves the worth of little films like this. We'll have to wait and see.

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 2004 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Artifact Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 被诅咒的命运
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Prehumous Productions Inc.
      • Artifact Films
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    • Budget
      • CA$300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
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