Have you known love? Have you known love-lost? *Do You Believe In Second Chances?*
While watching "Deuce of Spades," I experienced something I have experienced very few times during my life: an artistic creation by a first-time filmmaker that has the quality I would expect only from a much more seasoned professional. Filmmaker Faith Granger, along with her terrific cast and crew, have created what I feel is a truly unique and remarkable period film, a film which transports the viewer backwards in time to the post-WWII world of the hot rodders.
Ms Granger's personal experience with, and her love for, the world of hot-rodders makes her ideally suited to bring to the big screen this engaging story of hot rods and romance. Her skills as cinematographer, music composer and arranger, editor, and promoter enabled her to accomplish a herculean task that I find to be nothing less than mind-boggling.
Regarding the performances by the various cast members, I enjoyed them all. There were a couple particularly uplifting scenes, performed by the more seasoned actors, that actually brought tears to my eyes...but, the entire cast performed well and I give them all a full-hearted "bravo, well done!"
I give this film an enthusiastic thumbs-up and I recommend it to everyone who's heart is still beating...and, of course, especially to all hot rodders everywhere. If you have ever loved, if you have a love for, or interest in, hot rods, then do yourself a favor and give this movie a try. I believe this film is destined to become a future "movie classic."
One final note: if you watch the film on DVD and have an interest in film making, I strongly recommend watching it again with the director's commentary audio track turned on. Ms Granger does an excellent job of walking you through the film, describing the thought processes and feelings she had during the making of the film.
I expect we will be hearing more about this remarkable woman...at least, I sincerely hope so.
