Body/Antibody

I had the pleasure of seeing this picture at one the New York screenings. I was immediately interested in this film when I saw the movie trailer. The trailer promised a film that was intriguing, smart and provocative. Body/Antibody actually exceeded my expectations and delivers extraordinary twists on an age-old story. The compelling plot and the lead actors take you on a journey that brings you to a place where you are stuck in the world of a man's bizarre psychosis. Yet you find yourself empathetic and drawn to his plight. The beautiful cinematography reinforces this repulsively clean and pristine alternative universe. I applaud the filmmakers for preserving the integrity and spirit of independent cinema. Well done!

I am a movie lover. So, it was with great anticipation that I went to see Body/Antibody at the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. Boy, am I glad I did! My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed this film. From the opening shot to the closing credits. The whiteness and starkness of Kip's environment and how it becomes "invaded", enabled us to feel his emotions. The leads did an excellent job in their roles. Robert Gomes as Kip, reminded me of George Clooney and Leslie Kendall as Celine reminded me of the "old time" Hollywood glamor girls. All the details in this film were defined by the writing and direction. I don't know what it takes to make a movie. I can only imagine the hard work, time, money and emotion spent on making all the pieces come together, in the hopes of the audience enjoying the outcome. Let me say, it was obvious by their reaction, the audience enjoyed the outcome a great deal. I would recommend this film to people who appreciate character development and a good mystery with just the right amount of dark humor thrown in.

I also saw this movie at the Brooklyn Film Festival, with my husband, and we LOVED it. We see a lot of independent movies and like to see films that are a little bit different, so this movie really appealed to us. The plot is clever and interesting, in fact, I think it is one of the most original scripts, but interestingly, also one in which most people can relate to (or if not from New York, at least have heard about!). The twists and turns of the movie keep you guessing to the end - really. When was the last time you saw a really interesting movie, with an intriguing plot?

The acting is superb. The characters again are unusual, you can throw out all of your pre-conceived ideas of femme fatale (apart from the sexy part). The two main characters add to the generally quirky vibe of the film and this is really refreshing.

Basically,this movie is fun, it's a really well made black comedy with a few surprises. Go see it if you get the chance.

This film is actually lots of fun. It hooks you and has you laughing out loud at the beginning with its offbeat romantic comedy. Then you are on the edge of your seat as the romance goes off the rails--with unpredictable twists--in the second half.

Sure, it has a few flaws in production values, but for a low budget indie film with virtually unknown actors, it is really quite a coup. The cinematography is quite good, as is the directing. The acting is consistently strong and engaging. You can really "buy in" to the characters. If you see it with an audience at one of the festivals, you can feel them getting pulled in.

In short--fun, creepy, and oddly engaging. And very entertaining.

I am a sucker for "indie" films, but recently I've noticed an influx of low-budget crap. As better camcorders get cheaper, everyone with a couple of grand in their pocket is suddenly calling himself a filmmaker. This spate of amateurish horse-pucky had left me disillusioned. Then along came Body/Antibody. A truly indie film, with the kind of quirky, un-Hollywood story that typified everything I had previously grown to love about self produced films. Granted, this is not for everyone. If you have a "World's Greatest Grandma" bumper sticker, you may want to skip this one. But if you, like me, can enjoy a roller coaster ride of a story that goes from goofy romance to creepy thriller with more twists than a pretzel, don't miss this one.

I should also mention that the performances of the three main characters were absolutely believable and fun. Their skill added a plausibility to the story that was essential.

If you are lucky enough to have this film screen in your town, go see it, you won't be disappointed. This is a truly unique story. An independent film worthy of that title.