Trailer Park Jesus

Fun upbeat comedy with quirky characters, trippy visuals and a delicious plot will delight your senses. High production value, superb direction and pain staking attention to detail make this feel like a true major/independent film and not an ultra-low budget movie which was shot for pennies. Comedy is a tough thing to pull off. The actors do a good job of developing archetypal characters without going over the top--avoiding a real danger--destroying the believability of the narrative. I laughed out loud several times and was invested in finding out what would become of each character. Give this movie a chance to you into a fan--you won't be disappointed.

From the outset, this indie film captures the viewer's attention, and doesn't let it go until the credits roll. Full of quirky twists and turns, the plot is compelling and original. Even the special effects, though obviously working within a limited budget, are well done and add a lot to the "trippy" feel of the flick. Though there is definitely some "porn-quality" acting every once in awhile, as a whole the acting is mature, believable, and interesting. The occasional flat, uninspired delivery is more than made up for by the strong performance of the leads,and is certainly forgivable, understandable, and not without precedent(think of Kevin Smith's early films). Tipping its hat to "Easy Rider"explicitly several times in the dialogue, the film also does so thematically, playing with the creative and sometimes dangerous clash that happens when one segment of society comes into contact with another. Though the film is a comedy (and a funny one), there is also a not-so-funny visual treatment of life in poverty-stricken rural America, and one walks away from the film with a better understanding of what it might be like to grow up in an American subculture where watching dogs hump is the only entertainment available, and where violence and lack of education are the norm. Having a good time playing with stereotypes, the film also helps the viewer move beyond them, making sympathetic characters out of individuals who started out as one-dimensional and easy to dismiss. Well worth the 90 minutes!

I wanted to stop the movie 2-3 times before the 20 minute mark, but the comments here and elsewhere were all really good and I stuck with it and I am glad I did.

It was obvious from the beginning that this is a low budget movie, but a story like this wouldn't probably work any other way. Too quirky & stupid really as a concept, but works because of the good intentions. Pulled off well in the end by the director.

Writing this for people who are also slightly put off by the slow beginning to tell them to stick with it.

Also, I can't believe Danie Coleman hasn't been in more movies. Just too hot.

I had the pleasure of attending a viewing of this film recently and had a great time. From start to finish, there were lots of laughs, excellent character development, a great dialog, as well as some impressive editing work and special effects.

I particularly enjoyed the characters Paul and Luke, a zany pair of friends that meet the main character Jesse at a gas station after his car brakes down in Cleveland, Mississippi. Paul and Luke promise to make sure Jesse makes it to the bus depot so he can take the next bus out of town, but what ensues is a hilarious scene where the trailer park turns into an all out trip-fest.

TPJ leaves the viewer feeling they have seen a film that translates the true vision of the writer/director. Not operating at the behest of a big budget studio, this film isn't scared to poke fun at some of the stereotypes of rural trailer park life, recreational drug use, or invoke the religious aspect. With film technology more accessible than ever these days, it's great to see that companies like Backyard Shed can retain the creative indie spirit while also making a high quality production.

I won't be surprised to see this one winning a few more film festival awards before all is said and done!

I had the pleasure of seeing this film at a private screening and enjoyed it immensely. Those who know, know that they know and will be kept on the edge of one's seat with anticipation of the proceeding antics. The characters are just that (characters), and the music throughout the film takes you along for a fun trip. The writers and director took a face first approach starting off with a blissful scene that leaves you feeling deeply for the lead character. Anyone, who as a youth, has taken a road trip should know how quickly it can turn into an adventure. I think the subject matter and theme presented is often avoided as it's not easy to portray such that the viewer might connect to that type of experience. As such, the film will potentially give you a flash back...if you "know" what I mean.