Bottle Monster

An independent film that is loaded with talent. Not for the squeamish. Willie Aames is a blast to see again. It's almost like a modern drama with a 50's horror flare.

I feel for Marjorie DeHey here. The script actually works and she's not bad behind the camera but the production value is very low here, even for an indie. We've all seen more done with much less. It's biggest fault is the absolutely dull and lackluster performance from lead actress Billie Proffitt. She's playing a fairly despicable character and there's plenty to flesh out there but her acting is just terrible, it almost feels like a bad joke. Even the performers in small roles far outshine her. Had a real actress been hired I could see this being a 5 or 6 instead of the 3 I generously gave it . Alcoholic parents raising children is a real issue and a serious one as well. Too bad Proffitt wasn't up to the task of being anything except unlikable. Maybe a viewing of Meg Ryan's work in When A Man Loves A Woman would have been a good start. I hope to see more of DeHey as she sharpens her skills and hopefully next time she can find an actor worthy of carrying her work.

Incredibly well done indie film. Yes, you can find flaws in its limited budget of under $200,000,000, but the storytelling and all the points are all there and they hit the marks. I give this film 8 pedipalps up (= 2 thumbs up).

Rarely will I read reviews and never ever write them. The negative reviews here are way to harsh. As an independent film supporter, you have to realize not all films are back by a film studio. With the small number of crew members and with the incredible list of talent, I'd say this is a very good film. Well written and directed by DeHey in what looks like her first feature. Cheers.

While fun is not the word I'd describe this film, it is well done. No CGI was used at all. You can see that The Monster is REAL. Now I rated this film fairly high, it did not have the budget of Avatar (That is for sure), but you can tell it is an independent production. For that I know the hurdles of indie films and this is one that is worth seeing for yourself.