Found this by accident, thought it sounded intriguing, so I gave it a shot. Very interesting and thought-provoking, touching on many themes about life, success, morality, and the influence of media on others.
The three main characters are well drawn, the situation they find themselves in is convoluted and dynamic, and the dialogue is crisp and realistic. I really appreciated the backstories, each told in a very engaging way... one via an interview, one through sharing at an AA meeting, and one spewed out in a moment of desperation. Knowing the stories made the characters "pop" and gave viewers an insight into the current dilemma that was much needed.
The much referenced "secret" is a surprise that isn't surprising, but drives the entire second half of the film, leads us to an alarming (and well-conceived) resolution, and takes us to a shocking ending that perfectly fits, and finishes the tale. I started this review as an "8" and bumped it up to a "9" because this is a well thought out fable about life, love, and fame, and is unique in the way it spins the narrative. Well done, Will Hirschfield... and highly recommended here.
