Live Fast, Die Young

Went to see this at the theater in LA not expecting too much. I heard it was a tad religious, but that doesn't scare me all that much.

There was not a dry eye in the house when the movie ended. I won't give the ending away, but suffice it to say this is a truly wonderful story, one that you will love and tell your friends to see. If you're looking for one of those great movie experiences that so rarely comes along, you'll not find a better film to see than this.

This film is an excellent example of movie making that does not require elaborate sets to entertain the viewer. The majority of the film takes place in a mansion with the party-goers never leaving the room apart from going upstairs on occasion. The cast and dialogue make this film memorable and the film has some clear moral issues that are addressed.

i know - it's only a 9 out of 10. don't kill me. i'll explain later.

this film left me speechless. i like films that make me want to listen to through the end credits as i sit pondering why i fell so spent. this film caused me to reflect on many things and all i can say is if this film doesn't touch you, nothing will.

wow. very impressive. i think i totally had no idea what to expect.

i realize in a very strange way that we are so disconnected from our creator. i was going to give it a 10, but the beginning was a bit murky. it wasn't until everyone sits in the living room that things start popping at you emotionally.

What makes this film rise above the rest is the character development. Every character in this film is three-dimensional. They all change, in one way or another, by the end of the film. Whether or not things remain the way they are long after this film ends is unknown, and that adds to the drama. The most important scene in this film is when the characters, as a group, all open up to one-another and describe the hell that their lives in Hollywood bring. Nobody likes the role they must inevitably portray in the Hollywood scene, but the fact is, it is often inescapable. This film gives the viewer some insight into how the other people around them might have felt during that particular time in their lives.

My theory is you either love it or you hate it. I saw it this weekend with some friends and almost everyone loved the film. There was one lady who grabbed her popcorn and angrily left the theater near the end and I'm sure it wasn't the end of her scorn.

This is just an excellent dramatic film that dives deep inside the human spirit and keeps probing until the tears begin to flow. We live in such a mean-spirited society that it was so refreshing to see this film touch the lost civilization we've become.

Don't get me wrong, this is a serious faith-based, Christian film and it gets more and more about God and Jesus Christ as the movie progresses and this makes people uncomfortable. But this is an essential watch for any movie fan. Like the character said, just give me one other movie that probes so deeply into a discussion of God. Most other attempts are just fluffy chit-chat or light-weight attempts at the 'meaning of life'. I can name several films that do that.

I loved the film despite not being religious. There is someone for everyone in the group that people can relate to or have met. And what person hasn't done something in their past that comes back to haunt them years later? This is not a film for the 'angry people'. And, like the previous poster, you shouldn't see the film if discussions on God make you furious. Or discussions on life make you furious. Or people make you furious.

This is a beautiful film for those who quietly yearn for a society of tranquility, peaceful people (I'm not one to bash Christians despite not fully understanding their religion), and a society where peace and joy reign. I'm glad I invited my friends to watch it.

'Live Fast Die Young' looks at Hollywood from the eyes of a former 'insider'. Even though I'm not a part of 'Hollywood', I found it totally gripping. It's very much a character driven piece and while many argue that the all of them are self-absorbed, who isn't at least a little self-absorbed in this industry? All ten characters are of distinct personalities and even though they are a little clichéd (Hollywood starlet, agent), they remain real and are well played. The friends include:

-Valerie - who is so desperately trying to win a part in some movie. The actress who plays her is really talented.

-David (who is marvelously played by Gary Poux) is the unforgettable writer who is turning his back on the industry and gave his life to Jesus Christ.

-Alex Embry who is the self-destructive agent trying to get this writer back into Hollywood.

-The Movie producer who is climbing the ladders of success and finding only emptiness

-The Movie mogul who reveals his agenda in controlling the media

-The Marketing VP - who is fired and then forced to confront her future

-The A-list star - who reveals his own emptiness in a profound way

-Big Man - the struggling screenwriter who discovers in the end the true meaning of life.

The actors are brilliantly cast as they fit the parts physically (the right age and looks) and deliver sincere performances. I won't single anyone out as I thought they all did excellent.

These Hollywood parties are known to be a wild and reckless and the film's jazz music wonderfully adds to the feel that this is a major party.

Everyone will recognize at least a couple of the conflicts the characters face. I loved the way it ended. Instead, what is shown is that the characters are aware that Jesus Christ can change people's live and now it is time to grow up and to build our own lives while an uncertain future awaits. It's a great movie.