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Tape
2001
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Jon, a first-time filmmaker, finds himself in Lansing, Michigan to present his film at a local film festival. Vince, his high school friend who is now a volunteer fireman and small-time drug dealer, also visits the town to support Jon on his big day, or so it seems. After a raucous hello and much backslapping, it appears that there is an undercurrent of tension in the air.
Countries:
US
Languages:
English
Content Rating:
R
Runtime:
1hrs 27min
Status:
Released
Release date:
2001-11-02
Release format:
Theater
Tape proves that cutting edge equipment will only get you so far. What truly matters is tone, delivery and technique. I can see this movie being a poster child for budding directors for what can be achieved with a miniscule budget and low spec equipment. I've still not fully processed what this movie is trying to say, but the tangle of human emotions it displays (regret, grudges, forgiveness) as well as the gender politics it touches on are all naturally portrayed. Things are uttered, hesitated and cut off, nothing is presented like a theatrical monologue, it's bumpy and disjointed like real life conversation. Very captivating, especially for just three actors in a motel room and a camcorder.