Enjoyed this one, no special effects or million dollar budget but good acting and a good story. The guy who plays Al steals every scene he's on, real joy to watch.
My wife and I enjoyed the message and story of the chef and bartender/graphic novelist striving to do something better and the struggles they faced along the way.
"Phoenix, Oregon" is midlife crisis dramedy about graphic novelist in which everything - at least at first 20 minutes - screams B-movie, cheap and boring endeavor. It is depressive and non-charming film with the beginning that is dragging quite a lot.
I don't know what y'all were watching, and the less-than-inspired tag line accompanying this doesn't begin to do it justice. Engaging true-to-life characters, plot and dialogue keeping movie clichés at more than arms length while sharing a quotidian tale of Everyman, doing our collective best, beaten, coming back.
Phoenix, Oregon is a terrific independent film. I loved the performances by James Le Gros and Jesse Borrego, the writing, and the heart that this film has.
My wife and I just finished watching this film, and we both loved it. The story is a classic indie buddy story/tale of redemption, the acting is good enough, but gets added weight from the authenticity of the characters and the people playing them, and the soundtrack is excellent, and compliments the movie perfectly.
It's a darn good movie. No chase scenes or special effects, just a good plot, great character actors, and an interesting setting.
Got to catch Phoenix, Oregon when it screened in SF recently. What a delightful movie.
Phoenix, Oregon is a well-done indie film with a lot of charm and some funny moments. The story centers on Bobby, a relatable character who you're drawn to from the moment the film begins.
