Particles of Truth
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Although it barely registered as a blip on the indie-film radar, Particles of Truth should find an appreciative audience on DVD. After a marginal theatrical release and TV showings on the Sundance Channel, Jennifer Elster's assured debut as a writer-director will be remembered long after most indie-films fade into obscurity. It's one of those self-indulgent, angst-ridden, hyper-neurotic New York stories that seem to be a staple among first-time filmmakers (Elster was a 27-year-old Manhattan fashion stylist when she began writing her screenplay in 2001), but Elster--who also stars as Lilli Black, an insecure artist on the eve of her first gallery show--hits all the right notes in her anguished and all-too-human tale of love, loss, and the abject fear of failure. The movie encompasses a complex array of engaging emotions, focusing on Lilli's unlikely but life-affirming romance with Morrison (played by Gale Harold from the acclaimed Showtime series Queer as Folk ), a reclusive writer with obsessive-compulsive disorder. They've both got parental issues (her estranged drug-addict father is dying of AIDS; his parents are suffering through health and financial crises), and Elster does a fine job of developing several other characters who complicate the film's turbulent emotional landscape, and her cast (including herself) is uniformly good. Elster's memorable characters express a broad spectrum of human dysfunction, but their stories are told with appealing humor, refreshing candor and compassionate sincerity. Particles of Truth is ripe for discovery as an overlooked gem that deserves to be seen. --Jeff Shannon A young painter and a writer come together over 24 hours and must confront their past to forge a relationship. Review: Phenomenally done - If you like movies that make you think. If you like movies that leave you with a greater appreciation for life, including your own, then this is definitely the movie for you. It is by no means mainstream and it is very strange. The cinematography is brilliant, the direction is brilliant, the acting is brilliant. Jennifer Elster works all these positions and more and she knows what she is doing. She has a real art form as her craft. Gale Harold, is also, brilliant. His performance leaves you with a chill to the bone and it is is best acting portrayal that has ever been witnessed on TV or film, I should know, I've seen all of his stuff. While strange, this movie really gets at how everyone is messed up and has their own stuff going on. The heightened awareness of your own life that is generated from the watching of this movie is so worth sitting through some of the bizarre uncomfortable parts. Definitely a movie experience that you won't want to miss if you give a crap at all about humanity. Review: surprising indie movie - After seeing trailers of this movie I was interested in it. Jennifer Elster and Gale Harold are portraiing two broken characters who are loaded with many problems due to their family background. This movie shows their collision and how they try to overcome their phobias and fears, Jennifer as Lilly, an artist who fears to fail with everything she does and Gale as Morrison, who drives around in his car and spots people to write about them, who tries to manage his germ-phobia, scrubbing his face till excess with soap ( best scenes with a showercap on ;-)) ). In flashbacks we learn about Lilly's past and present and learn that her father is dying of AIDS, worst she could tell Morrison to whom she fell in love. How these two characters get over their fears and phobias it's well placed in this wonderful indie movie. Watch it you'll like it!
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 73 Reviews |
S**R
Phenomenally done
If you like movies that make you think. If you like movies that leave you with a greater appreciation for life, including your own, then this is definitely the movie for you. It is by no means mainstream and it is very strange. The cinematography is brilliant, the direction is brilliant, the acting is brilliant. Jennifer Elster works all these positions and more and she knows what she is doing. She has a real art form as her craft. Gale Harold, is also, brilliant. His performance leaves you with a chill to the bone and it is is best acting portrayal that has ever been witnessed on TV or film, I should know, I've seen all of his stuff. While strange, this movie really gets at how everyone is messed up and has their own stuff going on. The heightened awareness of your own life that is generated from the watching of this movie is so worth sitting through some of the bizarre uncomfortable parts. Definitely a movie experience that you won't want to miss if you give a crap at all about humanity.
E**L
surprising indie movie
After seeing trailers of this movie I was interested in it. Jennifer Elster and Gale Harold are portraiing two broken characters who are loaded with many problems due to their family background. This movie shows their collision and how they try to overcome their phobias and fears, Jennifer as Lilly, an artist who fears to fail with everything she does and Gale as Morrison, who drives around in his car and spots people to write about them, who tries to manage his germ-phobia, scrubbing his face till excess with soap ( best scenes with a showercap on ;-)) ). In flashbacks we learn about Lilly's past and present and learn that her father is dying of AIDS, worst she could tell Morrison to whom she fell in love. How these two characters get over their fears and phobias it's well placed in this wonderful indie movie. Watch it you'll like it!
S**R
Gale Harold - amazing as always.
Gale Harold never fails to pull out a great performance no matter the subject. He can convey more story without a single word spoken than most actors can with the entire dictionary on hand. He acts from his soul.
K**R
Enjoying
Enjoying thank again
M**L
Could have been better!
Expect more from G. Harold !
K**R
Well... Gale is hot, so that's something.
Gale is hot in it, as always. The plot is lacking a little and I wish there was a little more "action" between the two main characters, but if you're a Gale fan, it's worth a watch. He's awesome in it, even though the movie itself is lacking.
A**N
Great 1st Effort
Intriguing story, definitely an indie vibe. I don't normally like "kismet" stories, but so much of the movie was low-key in a way that made it seem more authentic. Gale Harold was terrific, a tremendous actor. Jennifer Elster was almost too tough, but her honesty & bluntness were also appealing so her performance never crossed the line. Since this was her 1st project I expected a lot more melodrama, but it was really well balanced. No matter the quirks of the story, it was well worth watching for Gale & Jennifer's chemistry together.
F**A
Not a particle of amusement
Truthfully, I kept hoping there would be a turning point. It was definitely not an amusing film. Other than watching the actors perform in isolated vignettes as one would watch a Thespian college classroom exercise, the film had nothing to acclaim. The editing was not stellar. Good try by Mr. Harold, but nothing else.
C**E
Particles of Truth
Like many others no doubt I brought this DVD because Gale Harold from `Queer as Folk' started in it. It was wonderful to see him in another role so different but more importantly he plays this character extremely well. Jennifer Elster was also a fantastic surprise, her production and direction of the film was interesting and beautiful. Her portrayal of the character Lily was also beautiful, a great presence on the screen. Both Jennifer Elster and Gale Harold's interaction with each other made the movie more believable and the characters realistic. I love this film about two intelligent but broken souls who when they bump into each other by accident they begin to help the other start their journey into understanding themselves. Lily is an artist who is unconfident in her work and is ashamed of her family. Morrison is a writer who is an obsessive compulsive trying to impress his father. This is a look at their lives over 2 days and all the troubles that affect them from family, friends and themselves. I would recommend this film to anyone; it has certainly entered into my favourite films category
D**N
Kept My Interest
It was a quirky film and Gale Harold played his character well. Gale must really keep it coming!!! Watching him was fun.
M**0
fan de gale harold
un film interessant avec des acteurs tres convainquants.des personnages tres abimes qui se surpassent pour s'entraider.au final une belle leçon de vie.
N**Z
Unterirdischer Kundenservice
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T**Y
Particles of truth
I have just finished watching this movie and would recommend it.The acting is first class and having seen Gale Harold in a number of different parts I can honestly say the man can act.Jennifer Elster has done a great job of writing,acting and directing this film.I could only purchase it from the states though and it is on a region 1 format.So make sure your equipment shows this.Excellent.
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