Reach Me
A motivational book written by a mysterious man goes viral and quickly gains popularity, inspiring a group of people that includes a journalist, his editor, a former inmate, a hip-hop mogul, an actor and an undercover cop to re-evaluate their choices and decisions by confronting their fears in hopes of creating more positive lives.
Director:
John Herzfeld
Cast:
Lauren Cohan, Kyra Sedgwick, Thomas Jane, Cary Elwes, Tom Berenger, and Sylvester Stallone.
Screenplay:
John Herzfeld
Screening Date:
Nov 15, 2014
Studio:
Millennium Entertainment
Running Time:
95 min.
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2% | 11.6% | 21.1% | 16.8% | 7.4% |
“Lots of fun. True sentiment in satire clothing.”
“Here’s a film that looks like a bunch of Hollywood celebs got together and said ‘let’s do a skit for Saturday Night Live’ and it ends up as a 90 minute movie of LA self parody. Surprisingly it works well.”
“Predictable but entertaining.”
“What fun. Felt like 15 minutes long. Intersect of different characters was clever.”
“A fairy tale without the magic. Some bits were fun. Needed more flow. The satire was good.”
“This may not have been a major motion picture, but it was completely enjoyable film with its tongue planted firmly in its chick. A delightfully constructed plot full of visual treats. Even Stallone’s wooden acting felt right in this film. What excellent end credits and terrific graphics.”
“Everyone of the characters was sleazy.”
“A terrific cast clearly having a terrific time, and I had a good time too. Most comedies today are way to fowl, this was clever, self-aware, and had just the right tone of parody and sincerity.”
“Silly and funny.”
“Ok, so maybe this way too arch gangster cute film deserves some points for its underlying theme which could be titled REDEEM ME. But I don’t care about any these characters and the plot is such a trumped up gimmick as to be a hodge podge mess. Needless to say I was annoyed more than entertained by REACH ME!”
“Not sure what happened in this movie! Did I miss anything? The dog was the hero! Mean and loyal to the end…”
“True Entertainment.”
“Good acting and cast. I guess it was fun but I didn’t really care too much.”
“A delightful film.”
“I know there’s a market for this film about dumb Californian ruffians, but PU.”
“Light fare. 90 minutes of picking out stars. I chuckled, but I would be embarrassed to recommend it.”
“Quirky, funny, wacky with some trite, thoughtful philosophy. Very enjoyable, I had a good laugh.”
“Smiled through the whole film.”
“Great cast. Well casted, surprisingly. Who knew I would think Sylvester Stallone would do a good acting job.”
“Took a while to recognize the film as a parody.”
“I loved this silly movie. If I’d heard Stallone’s name, I would have slept in and missed the best movie of the season. As a motivational speaker helping people getting over their fear of public speaking, a former smoker and someone who was known more for her breasts than her brains, I could relate! Best Stallone lines ‘ARE YOU TOOTHLESS OR RUTHLESS? ARE YOU FINGER PAINTING OR CREATING A MASTER PIECE? YOU CAN STARE IN SPANISH?’”
“THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS meets GET SHORTY.”
“Love a happy ending.”
“Inside jokes aplenty, and yes, it’s a guilty pleaseure but I really enjoyed this movie. Hollywood needs to not take itself too seriously, and this film does it well.”
If you'd like to know more about the film...
John Herzfeld, the writer and director of 'Reach Me" has had a long and succeful career in the business. This interview gives insight into his career and future inspiration for "Reach Me"
http://www.filmsondisc.com/features/herzfeld/director_walks_the_wire.htm
Self-help books, similar to that in the movie, have proven to aid and support those in struggles in everyday life. Here is a list off of amazon of books that you may find inspirational to to yourself.
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books-Self-Help/zgbs/books/4736
If you enjoyed "Reach Me", you may also like this little gem with a similar premise of intertwining characters and and stories entitled "Magnolia". Written and directed by acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson.
