Voxitype
Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.
Bea Swanson
This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.
Brennan Camacho
Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.
MatthewTBurns
Rock solid murder mystery / love story here, buoyed by a convincing and confident performance from Adam David. The cinematography is especially well done, with appropriate and effective treatments to separate past and present scenes. I was pleasantly surprised to see Michael Massee (who I remember from 24 and The Crow) in a bone-chilling role - on par with anything he's done previously. Also from The Crow (and LOST) is Bai Ling, who only looks better with age. A moody, dark score (including a track by Crystal Castles) also keeps the tone consistent and dark. Give this film a shot. It'll pull you in and keep you entertained and moved all the way to the shocking, gruesome end. Well done!
Doran Mcgee
Superb indie film. The two main characters have great chemistry together and their love for each other is genuine. The emotional connections are captivating and the thrilling journey is perfectly woven into a dark David Lynch style film with eerie visuals and some odd characters. Director Anthony Stabley has once again masterfully captured the "outsider" generation of American-youth culture as he previously did in his films Electronica 1 and 2. His keen eye for capturing deviant sub cultures is something to admire and look forward to in his next films.I also love the editing techniques switching between hand held camera shots to past memories and then back to real time. Great story telling both verbal and visual from start to finish.
dt2788
The movie Everlasting if anyone has watched it through Amazon, would consider it a Divine Comedy. For those who do not understand what I mean is that the movie has its parts. The main character is in his own Inferno and has to rise above his own circles of hell to get through Purgatorio to finally be in Paradiso.I can not be anymore defined because it would spoil the movie entirely. What I can say is the Mastermind behind Everlasting, Anthony Stabley has created a movie that is part 8mm, part End of Watch and when you do watch the movie, you will understand. Reasons why 9 instead of 10 was because I was hoping to see more of Michael Massee (Funboy, "The Crow") Character. The man behind the mask. Overall it was a solid movie that wasn't just another chop/hack/slash thriller.
sr7628
I was able to catch a screening of Everlasting at the Nevermore Film Festival, where it won Jury Award for Best US Feature. In my opinion, it has a little something for nearly everyone. It's at its core a love story, a tale of two misfit star crossed teen lovers. But it's also a mystery and a thriller, with a broad reach - stretching from your average high school classroom to the seedy underbelly of LA's fetish scene, from beautiful, bright fields, to the dimly lit living room of a murderer.First and foremost, the film is beautifully shot and well written, weaving the story from a mix of video clips (from a school project), memories, and real time episodes. The non-linear and multi-mode fashion could have turned out clunky and awkward, but it moves us quite smoothly to the climax. The intermittent scenes that capture the young couple in nature, as they make their trip from Denver to LA, are some of the most haunting as they seem to capture the true essence of teen love and that feeling of immortality and bravado that accompanies youth, even in the face of undeniable change.The lead actors are believable in their roles. Valentina de Angelis portrays Jessie as both adventurous and vulnerable, as she is drawn to the dark side of humanity that ultimately leads to her downfall. Adam David as Matt, her estranged boyfriend desperate for closure and driven by a need to preserve Jessie's true nature. A strong cadre of supporting actors round out the story as well.Possibly the most jarring aspect of the film is its plausibility. This is the type of story we hear on the news. Another lost girl trying to find her way taken too soon. And though some may not find the ending sensational enough, it felt real. These crimes do happen. The victims are blamed and the perpetrators become renowned and celebrated. Everlasting tries to take that victory away from the criminal by focusing on Matt and Jessie, and their story. Watching this film left me sad, but touched, because it is truly successful in making you care about the characters.
