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Best movie of this year hands down!

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

You may have noticed out of 26 reviewers for "Matt's Chance", nobody has reviewed more than 1 movie on IMDb. Not that this necessarily makes their opinions less valid (I mean hey, even Tibetan monks who are only allowed to watch 1 movie in their entire life have the right to post on IMDb?) But if you're like me, you might smell some review padding at work.Well rest assured I'm a real person, not involved with this production in any way, not dating any of the cast or crew, with nothing better to do with my life than review some 500+ movies on IMDb, so you can trust that this review is legit."Matt's Chance" is a quirky, dark comedy which which is 1/4 love story, 1/4 revenge story, 1/4 crime story, 1/4 fantasy, and 100% original. It begins mundanely enough: a loser is in a bar whining to his buddy about some chick, and the film proceeds in flashback form as he tells his bud the story. From there it picks up speed, it ropes us in with foreshadowing of some epic disaster to come, and the vibe becomes increasingly surreal, building momentum and suspension of disbelief until the astonishing ending which requires your disbelief to be not only suspended but beaten senseless like a piñata.Some people may hate it for that very reason, but if you like movies that run you over like a garbage truck, challenging you to grasp unconventional situations and even more unconventional morality, then this is for you.Without ruining anything, I'll say it's an adventure of one man embarking on a journey of revenge. Not quite sure of how to proceed, he encounters bizarre characters along the way (Lee Majors as the silent barber, Gary Busey as the hilariously cynical pawn shop owner, Margot Kidder as a sexagenarian stripper "he only keeps me around because I look enough like a man to get his rocks off" haha). These characters each appear for 1 scene and are seen no more, as if they're chapters out of an Alice in Wonderland nightmare: a caterpillar, a mad hatter, a duchess.Other characters are more established but equally bizarre: his best friend the priest who raps on the toilet in his spare time, and a charmingly disturbed individual known as Gabor who reminded me very much of John Turturro's sleazy character in "The Big Lebowski" except this guy was much more likable.Plot aside, this is an odd morality tale for the 21st century. It definitely ain't your grandfather's morality tale. So be prepared for anything. The wacky twist at the end really makes you think hard. In that respect it reminded me of the disturbing dark comedy with Rainn Wilson & Ellen Page called "Super" which challenges us to see the moral difference between a superhero and psycho vigilante... if there is indeed a difference. Neither of these films is to be taken at face value, and the satire is so thick you can't help but be amused at how the director is playing with us.Stylistically, the humor is subtle & snappy with funny characterizations (excellently acted all around). The awkward "tough guy" match between Gary Busey & Bill Sorice ("Gabor") had me howling. Comedy-wise it's similar to the obscure gems "Circus Maximus" and "Bunny Whipped". If you haven't heard of those, think of "Pulp Fiction" on a caffeine high. That is: offbeat, deadpan humor but at a faster pace. If you're in the mood for something like you've never seen, give "Matt's Chance" a chance.

So, after waiting months and months to see this movie, I finally got the chance to order it, and received it today. I couldn't get it in my DVD player fast enough! Matt's Chance is not your average ooey gooey love story. It's real life, the real deal of what happens when you've been taken advantage of, in a semi twisted sort of way. There's none of that ...'and they lived happily ever after' stuff. If you've been burned before, like a lot of us have, then you know that fairy tale stuff doesn't cut it. But Matt's Chance does. I really enjoyed Eddie Furlong in a comedic role too. He did a great job, as well as Gary Busey and Margot Kidder. This movie is a MUST SEE!

I am really hoping that Matt's Chance gets it's due and will have a theatrical release. Audiences deserve to see this film. It is a quirky revenge story reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino film - with that mix of comedy and action-packed masculine energy. Edward Furlong is brilliant. And Bill Sorice makes an amazing turn as a mobster. The soundtrack rocks and the film is a great representation of all that's right with independent filmmaking. When Matt's Chance comes to a theater near year, take advantage of the chance and go see it!

From the edgy and clever opening credits of Matt's Chance, you know you're in for a treat. The animation sequence is well done and set to the beginning of a great score by Julien-K, and gives a teaser of the types of shenanigans about to ensue in this dark dramedy. The cast is a fanboy's (or girl's) dream, sporting favorites such as Edward Furlong, Margot Kidder, Lee Majors, and then of course the enigmatic Gary Busey. Furlong does an excellent job as the film's protagonist, Matt, who is caught in a downward spiral after discovering his cheating girlfriend, on his birthday of all days. His journey of anguish, anger, and revenge is highlighted by hilarious chance encounters with a host of great characters, from a crazy Russian mobster to a rapping priest to a stripper with her AARP card. Each crazy turn leaves you wondering what could possibly happen next to Matt, right up to the ending you didn't see coming. The up and coming cast hold their own on screen with the slew of veterans, and deliver some of the best comedic moments of the film. Oh, and did I mention Seattle Seahawks great Marshawn Lynch makes an appearance? If you're looking for a fresh, dark comedy with character and edge, and you're not easily offended, definitely check out Matt's Chance.