My Big Break (2008)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Tony Zierra

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

Are You Ready?

Plot:

A desperate filmmaker with no stars, budget or crew resorts to filming his roommates and ends up with the only Hollywood success story caught on camera as it really happened. |

Plot Keywords:

Roommate | Hollywood | Success | Casting | The Golden Globes

Cast

Wes Bentley	...	Himself
Chad Lindberg	...	Himself
Brad Rowe	...	Himself
Gregory Fawcett	...	Himself (as Wendell Gregory)
Tony Zierra	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ivana Chubbuck	...	Herself
Lee Daniels	...	Himself
Sandra Fawcett	...	Herself
Amy Galaudet	...	Herself
Jennifer Quanz	...	Herself
Mark Schaller	...	Himself
Mark Skelly	...	Himself
Andrew Tsao	...	Himself
Elizabeth Yoffe	...	Herself

Runtime:

USA:110 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Canada

Company:

MBB Group

Movie Connections:

References Shelter (2007/II)

The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of.

"My Big Break" is an astonishing achievement in documentary film-making. In telling the true story of the struggles of four actors and one filmmaker trying to make it in Hollywood one might say this is the most raw, honest, and enduring tale of tinsel town since the mythic and fictional "Sunset Blvd." It not only chronicles the rise of three young actors to sudden breathtaking fame but also the flat line of the fourths attempts at a career. And of course what the film is ultimately presenting is the fascinating tale of the film itself being made and trying to make it within the insular and cannibalistic land of the lotus-eaters. Brilliantly shot, edited and narrated by director Tony Zierra this is a must see for anyone with the slightest interest in Hollywood behind the scenes. (Or in pursuing a career there.) It is harrowing, funny, and deeply moving. I never expected to get sucked in by this but I must admit by the last entry from Wes Bentley juxtaposed by what the ultimate outcome of the tale turned out to be, well I nearly wept at the loss that was presented. Whether it is Hollywood, Hong Kong or San Francisco and you are a movie star, or an average Joe on the street it all boils down to what life is and what it can do to a dream and ultimately the dreamer. The score for the film is by a young rising talent out of Liverpool, David Ben Shannon. His contribution to the film is impressive. The score ranges from hip Hollywood sound to a few well places musical homage to films of the past. See if you can spot them. The score soars and supports the film just where and when it needs to. Overall a fine debut by an artist we will be hearing more from in the future. And I am sure more great things will come from Director Tony Zierra. A strong, passionate filmmaker who deserves at last his "Big Break"! Five stars and Bravo!