Push (2006/I)

User Rating:

4.0/10   

Director:

Dave Rodriguez

Writers:

Ben Carlin (screenplay)
Dave Rodriguez (story)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

When the clouded line that divides both sides of society is crossed, it's hard to turn back.

Plot:

Drugs, sex, and the allure of fast money blur the boundaries between two very different sides of society. |

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Chad Lindberg	...	Joe
Charlotte Ayanna	...	Lisa
Otto Sanchez	...	Paul
Pierce Forsythe	...	Kevin
Chazz Palminteri	...	Vince
Michael Rapaport	...	Tommy G
William DePaolo	...	Mickey
Victoria Profeta	...	Sue
Christopher Jordan	...	Manny
Paul Ben-Victor	...	Toni
Dan Wells	...	Tony Morelli
Dave Rodriguez	...	Doorman
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jalen James Acosta	...	D.Jay
Jason Bartley	...	Bodyguard
Patrick Michael Buckley	...	Mark
Andrio Chavarro	...	Latin Guy
Bill Erfurth	...	Det. Maguire
Rachel Haynes	...	Passion
Rey Hernandez	...	Det. Ruiz
Erik Joseph	...	Bartender
Andrew Katos	...	Liam
Alfred Nittoli	...	Carmine
Suzanne Quast	...	Girl #1
Mitchell Ryan Rodriguez	...	Paul 10 years old
Xenia Siamas	...	Sasha
Breven Angaelica Warren	...	Hostess
Maurice Watkins	...	Francesco
Stewart J. Zully	...	John

Also Known As:

The Other Side (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for drug content, pervasive language, sexuality and nudity.

Runtime:

USA:105 min | Argentina:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Certification:

USA:R | Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Company:

Severe Pictures

Soundtrack:

The Well (French Mix)

An amazing first outing.....

In a time where Independent filmmakers strive to be different, we often wonder sometimes why young or first time directors make the decisions that they make. I've seen rookie directors make the same mistakes over and over. Trying so hard to be different that the audience just does not get it. Not so with "Push". On April 1 I checked out the movie at Method Fest and quite honestly was taken in by this remarkable first outing by Rodriguez. The performances he was able to pull out of these experienced and inexperienced actors took my breath away. The movie is brilliantly paced and it just stays with you at the end. Chad Lindberg, Pierce Forsythe and William DePaolo are brilliant and the rest of the known and unknown talent are just plain talented. Hats off to the cast and director for a memorable first outing.

I'm looking forward to seeing many more dramatic pieces from Rodriguez.

It's a good thing to see a new director taking his job seriously!

What's next man?