The Selling

The kind of film Hollywood should strive for
It's hard to decide what genre The Selling falls into- there are elements of comedy, horror, sci-fi, and drama... but by the time the opening credits have finished, you know you are in for a great ride.

With humble nods to films such as The Amityville Horror, The Shining, and Poltergeist, there are very real moments of suspense and tension. Yet given the comedic roots of the cast and crew, it's no surprise that the audience burst into laughter throughout the film. A healthy mix of improbable situations, physical gags, and one-liners keep the film feeling snappy and smart. Personally, I found the "Sizzler" bit and actor Cole Stratton's exhaustive America's Next Top Model monologue (which was entirely improvised, taking full advantage of Stratton's talent and improv background) to be among the funniest scenes.

Simply put, the cast is superb. Writer/actor Gabe Diani handles the complex and nuanced role of Richard with ease. He reminds me of a young Tom Hanks:...

Outstanding!
I can't say how much I enjoyed this movie! I laughed out loud several times, jumped a few times too. The writing is smart and very well paced. I loved how the characters reacted to the insanity happening to them. I kept thinking this sounds like my firends and I if we were caught in a similar situation. This film is funny, smart, terriically shot and i am sooooooo glad I bought this film. Totally worth the dime and totally worth the time.

Have to say... this is really fun!
Watching an independent movie with no name-able stars during your precious down time sounds like a risky undertaking, I know. But seriously, this movie is surprising and delightful. It's full of good fun, spooks, entertainment, and great film making! It's suitable for your pre-teen to teen children to watch with you, too, so it's a very enjoyable family night, in my opinion. I don't even know how hard it is to get a movie like this made these days, and these folks have done it and they deserve all the lauds they can get! For Buffy and Star Trek fans, watch close and you'll be rewarded-- cameos abound! For everyone else, seriously, it's a really good time and well worth it.

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