DVD Roulette
Run time: 113 min
Rating: 4.9
Genres: Drama | Thriller
Director: Erik Kristopher Myers
Writers: Erik Kristopher Myers, Erik Kristopher Myers
Stars: Mike Baldwin, Will Haza, Ali Lukowski
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Storyline When three very different people (Mike Baldwin, Will Haza, Ali Lukowski) from three completely different worlds begin a deadly game of Russian Roulette, they soon discover that their pasts are a trilogy of overlapping events that have brought them together for one last session of group therapy. Written by Anonymous |
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Plot Keywords: russian roulette, one word title, unreliable narrator, suicide, nonlinear timeline | |
Details: Country: USA Release Date: 30 March 2012 (USA) |
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4 comments
Roulette is truly a great and very underrated film. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end and leave you in awe and have you thinking about it for days/weeks to come. I have not had a film captivate me and pull me in so much like this one did in a long, long time! The character's are all very well developed and it is interesting to see how all 3 character's lives intersected at a certain point and the results of what their interactions had on the overall story. This isn't really a fast paced film, it's more of a slow burning, deep thinking type of film, but anyone who admires a true piece of art will definitely find something to appreciate here. Erik Kristopher Myers is a great up and coming filmmaker and I can't wait to see what he does next.
This is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Well acted , great story and fantastic ending. I can't believe this is getting so low scores on IMDb. I usually watch only movies that get 6+ but I had run out of things to watch and gave this a go. Either something is wrong with IMDb stats or this was mostly viewed and reviewed by complete idiots. For people who enjoy gripping drama/thrillers (more drama I suppose) then you should give this a try. I bet if you start watching you won't be able to stop. Each scene gives a bit more of the puzzle and as the story unfolds you see tragic circumstances and incidents that intertwine to make a great movie.
As an independent filmmaker, I've seen a number of films that were poorly written and poorly executed. ROULETTE is NOT one of those films! For having absolutely no budget, it was well written, well acted, well shot, and well directed. Director Erik Kristopher Myers had a very clear vision of what he wanted this film to look and feel like and it shows in the final product. The lead actors, Ali Lukowski, Will Haza, and Mike Baldwin, gave a fantastic performance. The people voting this at one star must not be familiar with indy films. I've seen indy films that had a seven figure budget and were terrible. I highly recommend adding this film to your personal collection.
I don't write reviews of films frequently, but this low budget indie film really kept me in suspense in a way that no other film has. I had difficulty at first understanding the coloring of the roulette game, but appreciated that detail as the film progressed. What really compelled me to write a review was the beautifully layered and twisted storytelling. Fully fleshed out multi-faceted characters played by several talented actors added to the charm of this film. The haunting score added to the emotional impact of a very unexpected finale. If you've started this film and have difficulty like I did with the first scene, stay with it. You won't regret getting tangled in this mind-bending plot.