The past ain't all it's cracked up to be when two former high school friends reunite thirty years later in a painfully comedic and bittersweet rollercoaster of an evening.The past ain't all it's cracked up to be when two former high school friends reunite thirty years later in a painfully comedic and bittersweet rollercoaster of an evening.The past ain't all it's cracked up to be when two former high school friends reunite thirty years later in a painfully comedic and bittersweet rollercoaster of an evening.
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Hana Kinani
- Starlet 3
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A not so bad fictional comedy about two old high school chums who get together after a period of three decades. They both have completely opposite mindsets and do not always agree on everything but their genuine and loyal friendship is what holds their story to the end. It's quirky, sometimes sad, and funny (at times). Overall, I found it to be a joy to watch on a cold and snowy afternoon.
A solid indie comedy with a unique plot that manages not to tire out the "buddy film" trope. The characters have a good rapport and the jokes managed to be fresh. Overall it's well worth the watch!
Good stuff. Good to see a not so cynical piece of comedy coming from the indie space.
I thought A Legacy of Whining was quite good. There was some issues with the camera in a few spots and some random moments that were trying to come off as funny but ended up being strange. Other than that I liked the dialogue, the acting, and the simple story.
Producer/director/writer/"actor"/soundtrack contributor and his reviewer friends would have you think so. From the first few lines of the plot summary I thought, maybe. Nope. 20 minutes in and I'm done and I think that's generous. Should have read the whole summary along with all the effusive reviews. That would have nailed it. Like a coffin. Instead, the quality of the screenplay following the dialog with the bit players in the opening scene was the exact opposite. Too bad, because the panhandler, hooker and chauffeur know their craft and deliver gold. I wanted more of that but the nausea introduced with Mitch's first few lines crept up unabated however, as Mitch's old-school buddy appears and they fade into the background. Then in contrast to Duncan's phoned-in performance, Munro's overacting really grates. But, I think this has potential and could be a work in progress. First, tighten up the dialog (maybe one of your reviewer friends could help with that). Then, hire a director, re-cast the lead or take some acting lessons (perhaps from one of the bit players). Then maybe you have something. Less is more, Mitch. Then get your friends to update their reviews to reflect reality.
Did you know
- TriviaDid you know that writer/director Ross Munro composed, performed and recorded "Young, British and Snotty" (as The Snotty Punks) specially for the title.
- SoundtracksLlamado Al Comandante
Music by Sebastian Ferreira
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- 1h 13m(73 min)
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- 16:9 HD
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