You Move You Die (2007) (V)

User Rating:

3.5/10   

Director:

Ketzal Sterling

Writer:

Ketzal Sterling (story)

Release Date:

4 July 2007 (New Zealand)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

A new breed of gangster.

Plot:

Mike has the girl, the time and the place. The problem is he doesn't have the ring. Before Mike has...

Plot Keywords:

Ring | Engagement | Dark Comedy | Hold Up | Sex

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Ketzal Sterling	...	Mike
Julian Harrison	...	Rob
Patrick Clarke	...	Leroy
Jonathan Allen	...	Wax
Bruce Hopkins	...	Officer Smuggler
Leigh Hart	...	Police Officer
Matt Davison	...	Nickel
Ashleigh Ogden	...	Emma
Simon Prast	...	Parking Warden
Jarrod Martin	...	Gang Leader
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Chrystal Ashford	...	Florist
Daisy Barclay-Economos	...	Marcy
Karl Burnett	...	Carpet Cleaner
Nicola Fitzsimmons	...	Giselle
Angela Gough	...	Drycleaners Victim
Nina Lovrich	...	Shopper
Paula Mataele	...	Super Cop
Kaleb Mearns	...	Dive Shop Assistant
Damon Moore	...	Security Guard
Carwyn Morrison	...	Gang Member #1
Chris Page	...	Gavin
Sarah Sanford	...	Michelle

Runtime:

New Zealand:90 min

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:M18

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company:

Grid Productions

Trivia:

The name "You Move You Die" has no direct connection to the movie itself, but is a line from the 2006 movie Crank (2006).

Quotes:

Mike: Let's go negotiate
Rob: Can we do it with a bat?

Inspired film with originality

This is an obviously inspired film that isn't the usual predictable drivel that I see in so many films of this genre. It has a Taratinoesque quality to it but isn't quite so scattered brained as most of his movies are. The characters are interesting and personable and not over the top, and there are some genuinely funny moments. There is a little bit of bad acting but not from the main actors at all, just in some of the bit parts. The story line is very good and although there are some violent moments in the movie it wasn't at all gory or messy. Also, the camera work is really quite unique and there is a flow to it that almost makes you feel like you are part of the movie. I would think that a lot of other filmmakers will be trying to use this type of effect in upcoming movies. Overall I would give this move at least an 8 out of 10.