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.

Man, just saw this at the Alive Fest. Didn't know what was up with the film, but it left me speechless at the end. This thing blows you away. At first, I was like it's just OK, but as these guys keep fessing up to their hidden secrets, it's like everything just hits you emotionally. And the guy who talks about how he came to Christ is so touching. I don't get emotional, but this film really got to me....strange. Guys were like in tears walking away back to our tents and the girls were even more emotional. So glad Alive premiered this film at the fest. They gotta do more films like this. Anyone who doesn't know Alive, it has about 60,000 people come to hear top Christian bands play. Every year it's just music, but this year they got this film to show. Anyway, it's a good film.

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.

I went in to see this movie as a Christian, so in some aspects I knew what was coming, but although I had my own preconceived ideas....I found those ideas to be a little off-track. This movie is very well done, it's not a movie that is done to look like a tool for evangelism...it is a very good movie with a great cast, a great storyline, and the production is first-rate. You would not have to be a Christian to enjoy this movie. This is a movie that anyone who viewed it would enjoy. But as I said earlier....the movie does make you think. As the plot goes along, you have an idea of what's to come, and the direction the movie is heading. But when the big moment hits towards the end, (and I won't give it away) you feel as though you get hit in the gut, and it forces you to really think about your life, and the things in life that REALLY matter. I don't get emotional at movies, I don't even go to many movies, but this show really hit me hard, and I was actually drained when the show ended. Yes people....it's just that good! Bottom line....see this movie, and be prepared to view life a little more clear afterward. Great cast, great production, great story, worth every penny you spend to see it...I give it a big thumbs up!!!

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.