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Raising the Stakes (1999)
Not what I thought
I happened to catch this flick at a friends place as he had a VHS copy of the film from somewhere - as I haven't seen it at the vid store.
I threw it in not expecting much but was surprised by the overall quality of the film's performances and an amazing soundtrack of artists I have never even heard of.
If this is what more low budget flicks were like I would probably go see a lot more of them!
The main character (Joseph) suffers a mild personality crisis, quits his job, dumps his girlfriend and chases after an abused women who for all intents and purposes doesn't know he exists. It's real life, only not a life I hope anyone I know ever has to experience.
The film was shot in my hometown - Denver - and if you have ever been there you will definitely recognize a few of the locations.
All in all I would suggest anyone who get's the opportunity to spend 90 minutes and check out the film as it's a refreshing change from the Hollywood schlock.