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Okay, let me start off this review by saying it appears there are a lot of posts from friends and family of people involved in the making of this movie. Hence, all the 10 star reviews. Hilarious. I know you're out there and I'm calling you out on it. Heck, "Lawrence of Arabia" only got a seven.

Now that that's out of the way, let me tell you how I felt about the movie. I thought it was okay. The storyline was pretty good and the acting was decent enough. One of the better things about the movie was the cinematography. Great job. For a low budget movie, the camerawork was that of a bigger budget film.

I did enjoy the movie and it was engaging enough. I guess I was expecting more. But if you have an hour and a half to kill, you could do worse.

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Saw this movie a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed the experience. I did find it a bit overwritten and under edited but with a sincere heart. The production values were first rate; especially the cinematography. However it excelled in the casting. The most challenging acting role was taken on by Bill Sorice as the Russian Mob guy. He brought humor and humanity to the part. The cameos by Lee Majors and Gary Busey were first rate but it was Margot Kidder who stole the show. I also thought the routine by the priest was very funny and novel. The entire cast did a great job of delivering a quirky story That I hope does very well in all markets. Fun Stuff!!

When I found out Edward Furlong would be featured in "Matt's Chance" at my local Film Festival, I jumped at the chance. His role is a departure from some of his most critically acclaimed performances, but Furlong being an artist and not just an actor, makes it a memorable ride. He plays one of those pudgy, vulnerable, underdog characters you'd see in a Seth Rogen character....you find yourself rooting for him even when he finds himself not doing the "right thing", actual or imagined.

He's supported throughout the movie by some well-meaning, if not detrimental, characters. I think we'll be seeing a lot more out there of Edi Zanidache who plays gangsta wanna-be Daddy (Father) Dave. Brilliantly energetic and funny. And Margot Kidders performance...well maybe I wasn't expecting much ...which is why she truly blew me away as Mother Mabel! Her performance was so earnest...I wish there were more of her in this film. Completely under- rated and perhaps forgotten as the artist that she is...she was just fantastic. And as quirky as Busey is in real life, there's still no mistaking, he is a Master performer.

There are some scenes that will stick with you and make you chuckle for days, like the over- dosed paranoid Bunny scene. The whole thing felt like a meth-trip ride...not just the scene, the movie itself. If you like off-kilter comedy with a dark and ballsy edge, go see this Film.

You may have noticed out of 26 reviewers for "Matt's Chance", nobody has reviewed more than 1 movie on IMDb. Not that this necessarily makes their opinions less valid (I mean hey, even Tibetan monks who are only allowed to watch 1 movie in their entire life have the right to post on IMDb?) But if you're like me, you might smell some review padding at work.

Well rest assured I'm a real person, not involved with this production in any way, not dating any of the cast or crew, with nothing better to do with my life than review some 500+ movies on IMDb, so you can trust that this review is legit.

"Matt's Chance" is a quirky, dark comedy which which is 1/4 love story, 1/4 revenge story, 1/4 crime story, 1/4 fantasy, and 100% original. It begins mundanely enough: a loser is in a bar whining to his buddy about some chick, and the film proceeds in flashback form as he tells his bud the story. From there it picks up speed, it ropes us in with foreshadowing of some epic disaster to come, and the vibe becomes increasingly surreal, building momentum and suspension of disbelief until the astonishing ending which requires your disbelief to be not only suspended but beaten senseless like a piñata.

Some people may hate it for that very reason, but if you like movies that run you over like a garbage truck, challenging you to grasp unconventional situations and even more unconventional morality, then this is for you.

Without ruining anything, I'll say it's an adventure of one man embarking on a journey of revenge. Not quite sure of how to proceed, he encounters bizarre characters along the way (Lee Majors as the silent barber, Gary Busey as the hilariously cynical pawn shop owner, Margot Kidder as a sexagenarian stripper "he only keeps me around because I look enough like a man to get his rocks off" haha). These characters each appear for 1 scene and are seen no more, as if they're chapters out of an Alice in Wonderland nightmare: a caterpillar, a mad hatter, a duchess.

Other characters are more established but equally bizarre: his best friend the priest who raps on the toilet in his spare time, and a charmingly disturbed individual known as Gabor who reminded me very much of John Turturro's sleazy character in "The Big Lebowski" except this guy was much more likable.

Plot aside, this is an odd morality tale for the 21st century. It definitely ain't your grandfather's morality tale. So be prepared for anything. The wacky twist at the end really makes you think hard. In that respect it reminded me of the disturbing dark comedy with Rainn Wilson & Ellen Page called "Super" which challenges us to see the moral difference between a superhero and psycho vigilante... if there is indeed a difference. Neither of these films is to be taken at face value, and the satire is so thick you can't help but be amused at how the director is playing with us.

Stylistically, the humor is subtle & snappy with funny characterizations (excellently acted all around). The awkward "tough guy" match between Gary Busey & Bill Sorice ("Gabor") had me howling. Comedy-wise it's similar to the obscure gems "Circus Maximus" and "Bunny Whipped". If you haven't heard of those, think of "Pulp Fiction" on a caffeine high. That is: offbeat, deadpan humor but at a faster pace. If you're in the mood for something like you've never seen, give "Matt's Chance" a chance.

After spending a day watching films at a local film festival in my home town, it was refreshing to see an independent film with real actors, a real director, an real charm!

Matt's Chance is a quirky offbeat dark comedy with some very interesting and intense scenes, and is driven by its slew of odd character . Edward Furlong brings his classic slacker style of comedic performance to the film. It's possibly Furlong's best work in over a decade. The characters are fresh and do a great job of pulling off the humor that goes along with a dark comedy like this. I especially liked Bill Sorice as the mob boss character, he almost had the feel of a crazy Andy Garcia, and was a breath of fresh air to the Russian stereotypical gangster we see in independent films today. Lee Majors delivers some great lines as the advice giving Barber. You can't go wrong for an independent film with an icon like Lee Majors. Gary Busey, is casted perfectly for this offbeat character driven comedy, an makes a nice cameo as a pawn shop owner giving life lessons. Margret Kidder, "Louis Lane from Superman" makes an amazing cameo as an aging stripper that is a must see for any fan boy or girl out there. Edi Zanidache is spot on as the gangster wannabe best friend, an adds the perfect amount of charm thru out the film!

All in all it's a fun ride and a great independent movie from a promising director. I highly recommend this film to people who loved Martin Scorsese's "After Hours"! If you have ever fell for the wit and charm that Mr. Furlong can produce in such films as "Pecker" or "Detroit Rock City" seek this film out Immediately!

The overall plot of the movie is unimaginative. A guy who's girlfriend breaks up with him and he's sad.. The first thing that caught my attention as a viewer was how unbelievable it all was. The guy is this short fat ugly loser and his girlfriend is a gorgeous brunette with a promising career.. Just to see the two of them kiss didn't seem likely at all. As I watched the movie I couldn't believe how... Boring it really was. Every scene is ridiculously drawn out, and even though you get the gist of it, and want to continue on, the scene carries on and on with some sort if ominous tone.

I wanted to like this movie, I really did. I was told it was a "dark comedy" which is right up my alley. This movie is no comedy. I saw a few parts that I think were intended to be funny but they were really trying too hard. The only somewhat funny thing was the mob boss guy, he had some funny lines. However I will say, there is absolutely no way a mob boss would do a man's dirty work for him at risk of being hurt.. He'd hire someone to do it... Come on..

It was just unrealistic. As for unrealistic, if you ever have someone pretending to cut hair, at least make it seem like he's actually cutting hair! All throughout the movie the guy is getting his hair cut and you can see the "barber" opening and closing the scissors BEHIND the guy's head. It was driving me crazy! No hair on his shoulders or on the scissors.. Work on making things seem feasible I guess. Gary Busey was supposed to be in this movie, he had maybe a four minute role that didn't even matter.

The film was filled with bad actors long pointless scenes. The ending is horrible and ridiculous. I won't ruin it for you. If you waste your time watching this movie it'll ruin it for you. You're better off watching one episode of any television show on TV right now than taking the time to watch this movie.

I like this movie! It's not your typical movie with the same old story line. I thought was shot fantastic I was taken back by the use of vibrant colors and the cinematography was fantastic!

I found humor in one scene in particular that I won't mention but I actually thought Eddie Furlong was the perfect character choice...his dry sense of humor was clearly evident.

I have to say my favorite character is Gabor he actually kept things going throughout the film and I couldn't wait to see what he was going to do next.

It was good to see all the actors from back in the day and the priest was something else...lol.

This is not for your average unimaginative viewer you definitely have to think outside the box and expand your mind on this one to keep up.

What to say about this movie. It's not done yet, but I definitely can empathize with John Conner on his feelings. My favorite part might when I saw the Green Goblin as a private dancer. This is the second time I've seen Dafoe in drag, but this time was a lot more horrifying to be honest.

Sure watching him suck face in Boondock Saints was very jarring, but seeing a 65 year old Lois Lane doing a show for the future of mankind, I now see why Skynet won. I don't think I'll be able to do anything adult related for a while. This is some stuff that will last a lifetime. Then again my mutant ability is to repress horrible memories. Need to go smoke a foot long joint to bury this.

This is as far as I am in the movie and I can't imagine needing to say more to sell this film to people. What a trip.

Can't wait for this movie to come out in theaters. I caught it at a film festival and the crowd loved it! My favorite part has to be when the main guy and the bank manager are having kind of an imaginary fight in the bank. So funny! Also loved the mob character. The music was really good too! Really suited the movie.

I can tell a lot of effort went into this movie. The performances were very good, especially the main guy. He was the perfect choice to play a pathetic slob whose girlfriend cheats on him.

I think the ending has a great twist. It really took my by surprise!

See this if you get the chance!

After seeing the 2nd trailer for Matt's Chance my expectations began to rise so when I made the drive up from San Diego to the LA Indie Fest last month they were high.

The movie did not disappoint one bit.

The animated opening sequence was slick & fun and the movies music, done by Julien K perfectly paced the film.

Edward Furlong, Gary Busey and Brandy Kopp were great. Edi Zanidache and Bill Sorice were hilarious.

I enjoyed film maker Nicholas Gyeneys' last movie, The Penitent Man as well so I can't wait to see what he can do when he has the chance to work with a bigger budget and even bigger actors!

If you have the chance to see this on the festival circuit don't miss out!

I saw this film at a festival in Florida and must say that I was pleasantly surprised. I attend festivals every year, and most films I see aren't worth the view.

I should first say that this isn't a straight comedy. Dark is definitely the right word to use, but the film also has a dramatic side that is very effective.

A couple scenes were a bit long, but overall I really enjoyed the film. It has cult movie written all over it, and I'm sure it'll be released soon.

Easily Edward Furlong's best performance in many years, and Gary Busey was hilarious as well.

One of the best things though was the writing. The film is very obviously supposed to be "out there" so if you're looking for unbridled realism, stick to documentaries. It's crude, over the top, loud, and unafraid to poke fun at several social issues.

I overheard one or two people walking out of the theater talking about how offensive it was. Honestly, this movie SHOULD offend some people. It's supposed to, and it looks like it worked.

The crowd gave a great reaction as well. I'd recommend the film to anyone who isn't afraid to make fun of themselves and doesn't take life too seriously. If you're overly religious or can't handle explicit language, you probably should skip it.

Matt's Chance was a darkly fun comedic drama about the ultimate loser losing the ultimate girlfriend.

I had the pleasure of viewing it at the Canada Intl Film Festival in Vancouver and was so glad I did.

Edward Furlong's performance takes you immediately into the gloomy dreamscape of this Seattle based comedy drama.

The film was beautifully shot and the writing was excellent. The diverse cast mix of seasoned legendary actors and burgeoning new talent is a great treat.

Right when you feel bad for the protagonist he does something to immediately remind you why he's in the situation he's in. This film is dark and hilarious and guarantees both gasps and guffaws alike.

Oh and its got Gary Busey. The Busey was hysterically funny, my only wish was for more Busey!!

I am a huge fan of Julien K, the band who did the entire score. When I found out they were making the score for a movie, I knew I had to check it out as soon as I could. Lucky for me, it was playing at a festival in LA a couple months ago and I got to attend! Not only that, but I got to meet Julien K and some of the crew from the movie. So awesome!

The music has to be my favorite part of the movie. Every scene, every moment, is perfectly matched with Julien K's genius composition. It moves the scenes along really well. This is one of those movies that gives you an indescribable feeling after watching... I wanted to watch it again.

I thought Edward Furlong's performance was impressive as was most of the rest of the cast. I hope this movie continues to do well, I'd like to see it in theaters.

I had the opportunity to see this film recently and wasn't sure what to expect. Very funny at times and also has some unexpected twists. The film does have a dark side and covers a lot of subject matter, but in a comical way.

Furlong turns in a solid performance and Gary Busey and Bill Sorice provide excellent supporting roles. Margot Kidder's cameo is worth the price of admission. The entire cast is excellent and the story is very original.

Overall a very well done independent film and a very promising director. I can't wait to see what Mr. Gyeney does next.

I saw Matt's Chance at the VIFF, in Las Vegas. I was initially intrigued with the cast of the movie and wanting to check it out. Some of the cast includes Edward Furlong, Gary Busey, Margot Kidder, and Lee Majors. Recognizable faces for sure from many different diverse backgrounds and many years of experience. In what is a "very" dark, intense and edgy comedy about Furlong and his girlfriend, a cast of strange characters, and maybe even more in the humor found in the introspection, continually bouncing from reality to unreality. Somehow, all is cleverly pulled together and harnessed by a definite up-and-coming talent, in Director, Nicholas Gyeney.

With Edward Furlong in his best work to date, Furlong, naturally rides this dark and edgy vibe right out of the gate. He really finds the right right track and pulls you in and stays on course. Gary Busey, is in his natural habitat as the pawn shop owner. Margot Kidder (Louis Lane- Superman) appears out of the fog and does a very intriguing elderly stripper ... that is not routine. Lee Majors (the Six Million Dollar Man- are you kidding me!) as the Barber, and ... Brandy Kopp, plays the beautiful girlfriend to warm things up. Bill Sorice nails the mob boss and Edward Michael Scott plays the rival, Tyler Swift ... not to be confused with Taylor Swift.

I really believe we are going to see some great things from this fast, up-and-coming director, Nicholas Gyeney. On top of the cast doing a solid performances, Gyeney, does a masterful job of bringing it all together. Keep your eye on this guy.

From the edgy and clever opening credits of Matt's Chance, you know you're in for a treat. The animation sequence is well done and set to the beginning of a great score by Julien-K, and gives a teaser of the types of shenanigans about to ensue in this dark dramedy. The cast is a fanboy's (or girl's) dream, sporting favorites such as Edward Furlong, Margot Kidder, Lee Majors, and then of course the enigmatic Gary Busey. Furlong does an excellent job as the film's protagonist, Matt, who is caught in a downward spiral after discovering his cheating girlfriend, on his birthday of all days. His journey of anguish, anger, and revenge is highlighted by hilarious chance encounters with a host of great characters, from a crazy Russian mobster to a rapping priest to a stripper with her AARP card. Each crazy turn leaves you wondering what could possibly happen next to Matt, right up to the ending you didn't see coming. The up and coming cast hold their own on screen with the slew of veterans, and deliver some of the best comedic moments of the film. Oh, and did I mention Seattle Seahawks great Marshawn Lynch makes an appearance? If you're looking for a fresh, dark comedy with character and edge, and you're not easily offended, definitely check out Matt's Chance.

I was the cinematographer on this movie so it seems a bit self-indulgent to write a review, but I'm doing it anyway, that is if you can call my opinion a review. The schedule of this production was short so we really had to move fast and make decisions. I have to say that the finished product is something I'm proud of. The actors were great and each brought something unique to their performance. Nicholas Gyeney new what he wanted and got it. After we shot I was on to other things so I didn't see hardly a frame until it was shown at festivals. I was blown away at how everything came together, the music, the editing, the acting, the direction...Matt's Chance is a true original American movie.

I attended the NYC premier of "Matt's Chance" and enjoyed taking a walk down memory lane with this eclectic cast. I mean where else will you find a film with Edward Furlong, Lee Majors, Margot Kidder, and Gary Busey? But one lessor-known character actor, New York City's own Bill Sorice, found a way to outshine most of the Hollywood vets with his portrayal of Russian Mobster, Gabor. Sorice has director several short works, but also was the face of "Lucky Two Fingers" in NY Lottery Take 5 Other Kinds of Luck commercials. His take on Gabor made him perhaps the most unpredictable of a very unpredictable bunch.

Overall, the dark comedy was funny and jarring at the same time, making you guess what could possibly come next.

But no one, and I mean no one, will guess how where this crazy, winding road of a film ends up. Trust me.

Excellent movie with an interesting twist ending.

Great characters and great performances by all.

Edward Furlong was great as Matt.

Lee Majors, Margot Kidder and Gary Busey were all fantastic. Especially Busey, we could have used a little more Gary Busey.

Gabor steals the show. Bill Sorice did an outstanding performance. I thought he was hilarious but he never let you forget that he was a dangerous gangster.

The Gary Busey scene with Bill Sorice as Gabor was incredible.

Don't miss this movie!

I am really hoping that Matt's Chance gets it's due and will have a theatrical release. Audiences deserve to see this film.

It is a quirky revenge story reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino film - with that mix of comedy and action-packed masculine energy.

Edward Furlong is brilliant. And Bill Sorice makes an amazing turn as a mobster.

The soundtrack rocks and the film is a great representation of all that's right with independent filmmaking.

When Matt's Chance comes to a theater near year, take advantage of the chance and go see it!

Discovered this movie recently and was very impressed!! Edward Furlong and Bill Sorice flow well together, and the two actors make this film! I especially liked Mr. Sorice's character and he played the role to perfection...kinda reminds me of a Joker type character with all the craziness!! A fun to watch dark comedy with several twists and a surprise ending! I will definitely be sharing this one with friends in my circle!

Matts chance is a humorously sordid film. It was quirky and honest in both a mundane and unearthly kind of way. The movie was funny with an interesting take on things. It reminded me a bit of the movie Dogma (Starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck). I liked the surreal feel, dreamlike camera angles and bold use of color. The movie was even a little gritty, all the makings of a good dark comedy. Movies like this allow us to see the lighter side of human morbidity and pain. It was good to see Edward Furlong.

I especially enjoyed Gabor played by Bill Sorice. Sorice played the part seamlessly; he brought humor, severity and a candidness to the role. I was always waiting for Gabor to come back on screen. Whenever he was on, my eyes were glued.

I really didn't know what to expect from this movie, although I know a few of the Actors in this film I wanted to go support the film,the Actors and Director involved. I really thought the film had a great original story-line, and it was easy to follow. Matt's Chance is a little on the dark side, but it wasn't bad to a point that I couldn't watch it. There were a lot of comical parts in this movie I really enjoyed from some of the roles. I felt the quality of acting in this film was very good as well as the way the film was put together. Overall I really enjoyed this film and was happy I went to see it. I would recommend anyone to go and see this film!