I've read a couple of reviews here before, and all of them after watching the movie. All the favourable ones I pretty much agree with, even though such reviewers often rated the movie a couple of stars below me. All unfavourable reviews I disagree with, and most likely also have a different approach to Cinema than that of their authors.
Give me movies with flaws, but a heart, every day of the week. Gladiator and Titanic might be flawless - or close to that - on some technical points of view, but I'd never characterise such movies as being "humane". FAQATT isn't perfect, but it's perfectly humane and has a heart, hence the 10.
O'Dowd cracks me up just for being himself. I don't recall seeing his two friends (the character's, that is) in any other movie, but they were anything but unlikeable. I liked Faris on "House Bunny", so I may be a bit biased when it comes to her filmography.
First I thought I shouldn't mention the fact that it's a low-budget movie, since I believe that's one thing low-budget movies don't want to bring the focus to: the budget. But then again, the writer did so right in the beginning of the movie, so I think it's OK (not really a spoiler if it happens in the first couple of minutes, isn't it?).
Anyways, if you're in doubt about watching this movie, I recommend you do. I did not vote 10/10 as a joke. I plan to buy this movie whenever I can just to show the people involved my appreciation. I believe the director is "not longer with us", so I hope someday I get to thank him in person (or in any other form) for this great movie.
Kudos to everyone involved. As long as there are low-budget movies like this, I can walk through big multiplex theaters knowing that the end is not near.
Give me movies with flaws, but a heart, every day of the week. Gladiator and Titanic might be flawless - or close to that - on some technical points of view, but I'd never characterise such movies as being "humane". FAQATT isn't perfect, but it's perfectly humane and has a heart, hence the 10.
O'Dowd cracks me up just for being himself. I don't recall seeing his two friends (the character's, that is) in any other movie, but they were anything but unlikeable. I liked Faris on "House Bunny", so I may be a bit biased when it comes to her filmography.
First I thought I shouldn't mention the fact that it's a low-budget movie, since I believe that's one thing low-budget movies don't want to bring the focus to: the budget. But then again, the writer did so right in the beginning of the movie, so I think it's OK (not really a spoiler if it happens in the first couple of minutes, isn't it?).
Anyways, if you're in doubt about watching this movie, I recommend you do. I did not vote 10/10 as a joke. I plan to buy this movie whenever I can just to show the people involved my appreciation. I believe the director is "not longer with us", so I hope someday I get to thank him in person (or in any other form) for this great movie.
Kudos to everyone involved. As long as there are low-budget movies like this, I can walk through big multiplex theaters knowing that the end is not near.