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Bryan Loves You (2008)
What did I just watch?
Wow...I don't know where to begin with this one. I mean, I've taken part in some productions of questionable quality, but Bryan Loves You is pretty rough, even given it was made back in 2008.
While some other reviews complimented the writing and acting, I disagree. I couldn't figure out if it was good writing performed poorly or bad writing performed poorly. The opening scene was such a stilted slog to get through I almost turned it off right then...yet I kept watching. Unfortunately. Performances never got better, and established actors doing cameos seemed embarrassed.
Here's what did the whole thing in for me though: setting the film in 1993 and then ignoring that fact for the rest of the film. Jonathon's living room is passable, but as soon as we leave that location any aspect of time of place is thrown out the window. What really shot the movie in the head was at the end of the film as our leading man makes a call...from his car...using a smartphone...in 1993.
Add to that the whole film is supposed to be security camera footage, yet the town is ran by a cult who believe being filmed is heresy...what can I say? Maybe get drunk and hate watch it.