I'm not sure I actually saw the same film all the reviewers here saw, because it is definitely NOT the cinematic masterpiece they claim! Admittedly, it did start out promising, and I thought I'd really found a great little indie film. Then about 45 minutes in, it just started to go downhill and ended up one pointless, convoluted mess. I thought Ryan Gosling was the worst actor in Hollywood, until I saw the lead actor, Michael Madison's wooden performance. Wow, I can't believe he even gets any roles; he's really that bad. The only really redeeming performance was the actress who portrayed his mother. The ditzy blonde he picked up halfway in was annoying as hell and couldn't act her way out of a wet tissue. I'm sorry, but I have nothing redeeming to say for this film. I'm giving it two stars because I've actually seen worse.

Where do I start? First, the beginning act has the most in your face character exposition I think I have ever seen in any film. 2 minutes to show his war experience. 2 minutes to show his trouble returning to civilian life. 2 minutes to show his anger issues. 2 minutes to set up the so-called plot. Horribly edited and choppy. Moving into the action it is all so predictable. And why does this come off as something from the 70s? Cheesy dialogue, even cheesier background music, clichéd cinematography, lame acting. I think it's in the 3rd act now and I'm gonna bail, I can't take any more of this tripe. (as I write this, the background music just switched to a twang twang twang twang plucking of oriental music, LMAO!)

And that's only because I liked the poster design. The movie itself was incredibly confusing to watch. Okay, so you've acted in a few films, let's say, and you later in your career say to yourself, I want to make an actual movie AND act in it too! So you get your "act" together and actually make the film... And guess what? It's a doozy. Total lemon pie with no sugar. I felt it had no creative taste to it at all. Why make this film, why? Ugh... Where are the real indie films with real talent these days? Pass on this as fast as you can or you'll regret spending an hour of your life wasted for no reason. Just go for a walk or spend time with your kids, family. Or order in some Chinese food and have it "delivered". ;)