Little Blue Pill

Little Blue Pill is Aaron Godfred's debut feature film and a great indication of this filmmaker's strengths and talents. A raunchy comedy, to say the least, Little Blue Pill explores the story of a young man who experiences those horrific side-effects that Viagra warns us about at the end of every commercial. Godfred holds nothing back, appealing to the absurd and ridiculousness of the situation at hand. The main character's roommate generates the most laughs, while the main character grabs our empathy and really puts the audience in his shoes. This seemingly simple comedy takes a sharp turn as the main characters dive deeper and deeper into the secrets of a corrupt organization. This buddy film is heartfelt, driven by comedic yet sincere performances by the lead actors. Some people may be turned off by the cartoonish and unrealistic qualities of the antagonists, but I believe Godfred is appealing to the days of simply good or evil characters. They serve as a source of nostalgia and humor. Definitely not for the conservative or young audience, Little Blue Pill's adult humor will be enjoyed and appreciated by many.

My hat is off to the efforts of this small-budget cast and crew. They were able to take very little, turn it around and create a truly professional quality film.

Though a little blunt at times it's a fun movie to watch in a group (especially drunk) and there are definitely a few scenes to die for. Some real great characters are scattered throughout this 90 minute piece, and the principle actors do a real bang-up job on selling the story. The male lead in particular has a great physically comedic aspect to him, and the female lead is freakin' bangin (especially after the costume change toward the end), and the antagonists are instant classics, stereotypes or no. Aside from that, I know that this film was made for almost nothing and it really is a testament to what the crew and producers were able to do in a tight spot.

Little Blue Pill is the kind of true-life horror story that every guy has thought about but no one thinks is possible - until it happens to them. Director Aaron Godfred has taken a relatively simple concept and exploited it for all its comic potential. Simply put: what happens when that line at the end of every Viagra / Cialis commercial comes true and the erection lasts longer than anticipated - a lot longer.

The film is a rare style of broad comedy that manages to ask some incisive questions, dealing specifically with the ever-expanding profit-driven world of biotechnology and the medical ethics therein engendered. What's great about the film is that Godfred manages to blend hilarious slapstick with genuine ethos, not easy to do. The film is funny, well cut together and has a great soundtrack. A really strong first effort and definitely worth checking out.