Loggerheads (2005)

Nice effects though.

Did you people see the same film I saw?

Crappy film

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

I can't say enough about this film! It is simply beautiful to watch, although the pacing may be a bit slow for mainstream audiences.The writing brilliantly weaves three different (yet connected) stories told over three separate time periods. If you pay attention, it will not be hard to follow and the emotional pay off is worth it. The acting is so subtle it draws you in and keeps hold of you until the very end. The cinematographer overwhelms the screen with gorgeous shots of the ocean and sunsets you can practically feel the mists off the waves and the heat from the sun.If you like films that focus on character development over big budgets and hyper action sequences, this film is not to be missed.

I just saw this movie at a screening with the producer in Louisville, Kentucky. It was wonderful. I was skeptical about going because I really didn't know anything about it but decided he what the heck. I really liked that Bonnie Hunt played a serious character (the producer said that's why her agent wanted her to do this low budget film). Also, I enjoyed Kip Pardue (Sunshine from Remember the Titans) because he was nice to look at and was more than a pretty face as in other movies. You had to think about what was being said and what was happening to connect it but it was satisfying to think "Oh so that's what that means." I plan on buying the DVD next month!

After seeing this film at Sundance in January 2005, it haunted me for months. Both the story and the actors' performances were heart-wrenching, especially when you know this is based on true events. Kip Pardue,with whom I was unfamiliar until seeing this movie, was particularly memorable in his role. Bonnie Hunt and Tess Harper, too, played their roles well. In discussing this film with friends, we pointed out all of the different ways the story depicted "loggerheads" situations--a great title choice. See it for yourself when it opens this winter, and perhaps you'll agree with me about its great dramatic storyline and powerful resonance. Oh, and don't forget your tissues.

Tonight I had the pleasure of attending a screening of Tim Kirkman's "Loggerheads". Tim is a graduate of NC State, and he was on hand for a Q&A session after the screening, so it was really interesting to get some insight into the film, and of course it is always rare to see someone from this area "make it" in the "business".As for the film itself, I was very skeptical going in, having been unimpressed by the trailer and synopsis, but I was extremely surprised by how well-crafted "Loggerheads" was. The film is quite slow paced, and driven one hundred percent by its characters, which means even the smallest mistakes stick out, as there is no high style and 'noise' to mask them. It works out very well, though, as the performances were extremely good, and the attention to detail outstanding.Kirkman weaves together three separate but interconnected stories, all taking place in North Carolina (one in the western mountains of the state, one in the middle of the state, and one in the eastern beaches). The film deals with such issues as homosexuality, religion, and suicide, so a delicate touch is required in making the actions of the characters believable. "Loggerheads" felt more "real" to me than any other film I have seen this year, but it could be the North Carolina locations and characters that made it seem that way. I doubt I would have connected with the film on the same level had it been set in another state, and I am not so sure viewers unfamiliar with North Carolina will fully appreciate some of the film's qualities. If anyone reading this sees "Loggerheads", I would be interested in seeing some discussion on that subject. And I definitely would recommend seeing it.