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The Mind's Eye (2005)
What Little Ye' Know
When I watched this film, I considered all the director must've gone through just to get it in the can. Then I thought about how difficult it must've been to edit. That's when I came to this realization-I've seen movies cranked out by the "best" Hollywood has to offer that couldn't even hold a candle to this film. That's a fact. And that fact alone reminds me that we are now living in a world where talent is no longer exclusive to southern California.
Is it a great movie? By no means. However, it certainly proves what can be accomplished when one has a dream. It has a great beginning, and clever ending, but the middle is hit and miss. The performances of the actors vary from exceptional to dreadful, but on a shoestring budget this is to be expected.
I think it can be best described as a "student film." It was learning process for a director that shows promise and will probably open the door for one or two of the performers. I'm not sure what will become of this film, but I do look forward to seeing what the director has up his sleeve in the future as he continues to grow.
Unnoticed (2005)
Fast-Paced with a Message
David Sean Stringer is a talent yet to be discovered. The entire film was shot with a hand-held camera and its break-neck style is superior to most mainstream action flicks out there today. It's also the best "Christian" movie I've ever seen.
If Stringer goes unnoticed it won't be because he lacks the chops to make it in this business. It will be because people refuse to look past the message of his film to see the potential this guy has to do so much more. Or, maybe he doesn't want to pursue a this field. Either way, it will be a huge disappointment if we don't get to see more from this director.
Even the acting of these so-called "novices" is superior to the performances found in films such as "Left Behind."
Kudos!