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Off the Ledge (2009)
8/10
A really great Independent
19 February 2010
Not for those that only like the blockbusters. This is a very intimate film with a lot of depth. The characters are full, real people that you kind of love and hate at the same time. Hate's a strong word, what I mean is, they're not cookie cutter, they make mistakes and they're all trying in one way or another to make a mends. Great time to set the film on New Years Eve which is usually all about a party night and New Years Resolutions… The Film touches on this, but it's a genuine party that goes wrong. It starts out with the typical boys hitting on girls, people crashing, drinking/drugs etc… but as the story unfolds you get to see what these people are really about and what really makes them tick. It's like watching a train wreck in slow motion and the suspense of wondering who's going to survive the evening.

Seriously great little film that will make you think. There's funny moments, disturbing moments, and heartfelt moments. Personally I really liked the ending (although a downer) it was poignant, and the additional end twist if you will (although done before) was presented in a really nice, not "on the nose" way. I also re-watched to go back and see those little hidden clues. You can tell it was low budget, but the story and the characters are just as good if not better than most films with tons of money to spend.
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