Route 80

Most films focus attention on character actions. These visual "actions" tell the story from scene to scene, beginning to end. Route 80 tells its tale in a world of hesitations and indecisions. Through the observation of character "interactions" the viewer starts to understand these individuals and their relationships to each other. Just like finding a group photo made into a jigsaw puzzle, the viewer doesn't know if there are any missing pieces until they are put together. " Life like" personal camera work, subtle performances, meaningful soundtrack, and creative editing make this artful film worth seeing.

I think with these small films the few people who choose to write reviews are either friends or enemies of those involved, so it's hard to get a read on the movie. I am neither. Look, the budget for the film was $8k. The acting was a little shaky and the camera work won't win any prizes, but the story was good and Rebecca Strong not only can sing, but she's also compelling as an actress as well - there's something about her. It's worth the view if only for her.

It took me a little to get into the story but after everything unfolded with te tragedy that Tommy faced and a beautiful scene with the mother and Marie. I sobbed. And at the end I was impressed with how much it made me smile as much as tear up. It was a good watch.

I love watching indie films over the big budget blockbuster movies as you can often find the hidden gems that are so creative and raw. This film deals with real life issues and in that respect makes the film very relatable. The flashback sequences help to piece together the history of what each character is struggling with. We see how they cope in their own way and ultimately take steps to move forward. Interspersed with humor to lighten the mood, overall I found it very heartwarming. I thought it was very well acted for a small film and loved the original songs by Rebecca Strong.