Home for Thanksgiving break after their first semester at college, five friends discover just how much things change (and don't) after high school.
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A good chick flick, I related to the characters. My hubby and I watched it together and both enjoyed it. Great indie movie. Very close to first loves ending. With parents moving....Great job to a new director. Great views of Pittsburg.Loved it.
"Hollidaysburg" is a classic gem, especially for a low budget, Indie movie. The two female leads are similar enough in appearance to be confused as the same character at first. But, as the story unfolds and the characters define themselves, this confusion serves to pique the viewers interest. I found myself studying the actors more closely to set them apart as they drew me into their lives. This movie deserves to gain a following because the story is genuine, the acting is superb, the cinematography is beautiful, and the dialogue is smart. All in all, "Hollidaysburg" delivers a pleasant, memorable evening at home. I plan to watch it again and to recommend it to friends. Starz would be wise to place it permanently in its collection of holiday favorites.
So slow and pokey at the start that I thought I would fall asleep. Having watched "The Chair," I understood the test audience's confusion regarding the two lead female characters.But the film grew on me and I started to care what happened to folks. The emotions felt real and I have to admit, for a bit I wondered who would end up with who (even though the Hollywood rules of romantic comedies was followed in the end.Oh, loved the running scene. very funny and sweet.I understand how "Not Cool" won the competition. The other director's fans were always going to overwhelm this little movie. But honestly, it's not even close. This is good, but flawed movie. "Not Cool" was an occasionally funny gag reel.
Many have this experience. For those who remain home or those that goto prestige school, this really hits home. Leaving for schoolafter graduation is one of the hardest changes in one's life.At Thanksgiving, some come back with new accents or hip phrases, but times change for everyone. This movie captures the angst, the bittersweet of a rite of passage. In some ways, you can't go home again. The fear mixed with hope make the characters come alive. We are all going to make it big. No we won't. Hollidaysburg is a movie you carry with you through the years. Its every town and every place that this movie takes you. It is a cult movie without the usual alienation.Nor is it dressed up porn. It is really solid. The director should be proud of her work.Further this movie should cover many demographics. It is like the dark night we have all experienced and stumbled through sex and drugs. Like reality and it is not going to turn out the same for everyone. Kudos!This needs a sequel of a class reunion in the years to come. Prof. Joel Snell SOCIALVIBES.NET