Madtown

While I don't necessarily mind if a film is depressing if everything else works, when it is done so by way of creating a world that doesn't ring true, that signals a failure to me. I think the writing is probably the ultimate culprit, although you might be able to make a case for the editing to have a hand in it. Things like there only being 6 or 7 people to run the restaurant that Milo's character works at, the overly convenient final scene where Milo is confronted by characters from his past, and the stand-up crowd's reaction to his stand-up (especially the final scene of it), just didn't ring true, and made the writing look lazy. The actors did very well with what they were given and other film elements were on par with most films these days, but the story and its particulars failed in the end. Spend 2 hours of your life another way.

This movie could have a been a good opportunity to talk about bullying, watching the school scenes I was waiting for someone to bring up the fact the 2 kids were being bullied and she was just defending her brother (who had issues] It's a dark story about family bonds and finding our place in this crazy world and getting past bad memories. the story kept me interested in the story start to finish. In the mood for a good drama, give this movie a chance.

Most of the places I've worked were small with bosses who treated me just like part of their family, perhaps more so than my own, so I could relate to that aspect of this story. Therefore I disagree with those who felt it wasn't realistic (and who cares if it weren't anyway, it's a story !) I just felt like the timing was way off for everything. Several of the leads acted their parts expertly, but much of the rest of the cast was mediocre. Three weeks isn't long enough to get to know anyone to be treating them like long lost children I think. And I don't want to spoil the ending, so all I will say about that is the cops were some of the worst actors I've ever seen.

This film was great. There is a lot of drama and comedy, and a few twist. Milo (from This Is Us Tv Show) did a wonderful job with his character. Rachel Melvin (Fom Dumb and Dumber To) was also great with her role. I have seen it twice and the second time was even better.

This was a gigantic waste of time. Had two or three interesting scenes. Sort of. At times I felt like I was watching an 80's sitcom, or an after-school special. That's gonna be a No from me.

The film centers on the life of Denny Briggs (Milo Ventimiglia) who we first meet doing stand-up comedy. We then watch the events leading up to this point, including his tragic childhood. His sister Madison (Amanda Aday) is in jail for protecting him from his parents. Denny starts to work at the Miller's restaurant, where they treat him like the family he always wanted. This is contrasted by his actual family when his sister is released from jail and becomes the family he doesn't want. Is blood thicker than water? This is an engaging drama that may not appeal to everyone due to the speed and length. The acting was top notch and the idea of what constitutes a family is challenged. Guide: F-word. Implied sex. No nudity.

The acting was top notch, the story was easy to follow, even switching back and forth frompast and present! the ending, or what should have been one, absolutely made me feel the writers ran out of ideas. Maybe they expected us to create our own ending, but it destroyed all the good points they had already created. Such a letdown going immediately from a good movie into nowhere. If this is in some way a spoiler, I apologize for no warning, but for those who hate to be left hanging after you spent time being involved, then pass this up. Last two minutes ruined the entire movie. Many different ways to really complete this movie was too much effort for writwers or did a deadline force such a joke of an ending? wondering what ending those who loved it made up in their own minds? Happy everafter or the truth comes out?