Against the Jab

I think indy films are great. And it's not a case where the indies are great "Despite" their small budgets and limited resources, it's more like they're great BECAUSE OF those limitations. The process of indy film making takes an artist, his ideas, his vision, the metal of his artistry and smashes it against the immovable stone of his limited resources -- resulting in a spark of creativity that no big-budget Hollywood movie can match. Patrick Jerome is one such indy film maker, one such artist, and he does not disappoint.

Avoiding any spoilers here, let me tell you that Patrick Jerome is a gifted screen writer who weaves a tale that is on the edge of respectability without ever crossing the line. "Against The Jab" centers on DJ Mike, played by veteran actor Leon, a man who has it all. The host of a popular radio show renowned for it's prank phone calls ("Jabs"), DJ Mike rides high on the crest of success until the fallout from one prank call threatens to end his radio career, even as some bad personal choices close in on his private life. But the film is not all drama. The prank phone calls, all wonderfully played out on screen, are hilarious to an almost shocking degree. I could recommend the film on the strength of them alone!

I've been at 2014th Boston International Film Festival

And i was so lucky to watch the movie "Against the jab" The whole idea is incredible.

View of Boston - WOW

Music and sound - super

And the end of the movie - is very unpredictable... I love this movie and i dream that all my friends from: Spain,Italy,Israel,Russia,Germany,Ukraine and around the world to watch it. Thanks to all producers and actors and whole crew. You are the BEST. BRAVO.

Great fun as a jazzy radio show host takes you on a prank call journey - assuming before the days of caller ID! Mini clips within the film highlight current issues, brought about using both drama and humor. Actor Scott Neufville was particularly effective in creating the dual drama/comic character. Scenes from the film comically highlight through twists, turns and consequences of some chose we may encounter in life. The prank calls, mix of characters, built-on plot along side Boston scenery makes for a recipe of laugher and a fun night out. Nice to see a film that was produced and filmed in Boston while incorporating local talent. I highly recommend seeing this film. However, do beware of the next time you answer your phone!

Against the Jab is a beautifully shot film with a winding plot that will keep you excited for what happens next and ultimately satisfy you deeply by its ending.

This film contains a lot of laughs as well as serious scenes and situations that are present in the life of many different Bostonians today. It contains issues and controversies that are facing the city now which makes this film relevant to the times we're living in. The characters are very realistic; excellently written and executed. It also has a sort of moral compass at the end that does not swat the audiences' hands, but makes the viewer think more profoundly about the choices the characters have made throughout the film.

I saw "Against The Jab" this past week. This movie is put together very well. People hear the term independent film and assume that those type of films are sub par, all that term means is that a movie studio didn't help with the film it was funded independently. This film sets the bar for Boston independent films. It has the look of Hollywood and was filmed in Boston. Boston should be proud to have a film like this that features not only a very historic city but the actors that came from the city. Everything about this movie works, from the story all the way to the acting. "Against The Jab" is a definite must see. If you don't see it you are really missing out. This movie is funny and Dramatic at the same time. Congratulations to the director for directing such a great cast and making the movie so real. He really brought out the best in the actors. Leon, Clara Lago, and Lonette McKee were great, but you have to give it to the Boston Actors, they really hung in their with these Hollywood actors and nailed their performance. I can not say enough about this movie. It was a lot of fun to watch and it never got old. It is a great movie.