September 21, 2007
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I shot a man in Reno so I could whine about it later.What's worse than watching a lackluster crime drama about an overweight, alcoholic mobster who randomly discusses his mildly amusing existence to no one in particular? The answer: Having to review it. Talented microbudget director Ben E. Solenberger's unfocused character study The Life I Lived desperately wants to be poignant, thought-provoking, something to stimulate conversation over a steaming tray of off-brand microwave tater tots. However, despite Solenberger's best efforts, his humble little production never quite achieves its ambitious goal. And while the gaggle of strong performances manage to carry you through the majority of the picture without causing severe gastrointestinal pressure, the film's subpar script ultimately hinders your ability to care one way or the other about the characters you're forced to hang out with for roughly 80 minutes. Additionally, the flashbacks never come together as they should, resulting in a kind of murky, incoherent time warp where everyone looks the same age regardless of the decade. A decent effort which sadly misses the mark.
Recipe For Disaster: One Slightly Moldy Script + A Wad Of Sloppy Editing + A Sack Of Flaming Fireworks
Tips For Underworld Survival: If your murder victims begin speaking to you from beyond the grave, perhaps it's time to get out of the business.
I heard the Wal-Mart in Nicholasville is hiring.
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