I know exactly why Lucy Liu, Milla and Snoop joined this film endeavor. Because it was worth it, and they didn't need to be paid millions to join in something they believed in. This fact is very obvious to me after seeing the movie. All these negative reviews remind me of those that just cant be REAL movie buffs/lovers. No imagination, overly critical, and addicted to giant budget hollywood special effect junkies. (Couch Critics) I have seen 0ne and Two star films and this is a million light years away from it. I am a REAL movie lover! I have searched and searched and seen thousands of movies made from all over the world. Because I REALLY love all aspects of movie's.
This movie has camera and light use and cinematography that is just as professionally done and as good as the big budget Hollywood movies. (One and two star movies have hand held cameras and are shaky and have no panorama views...uh duh) Not to mention the direction is obviously done by someone who understands movie making and acting as well. (As opposed to other low budget Two star B Movies, where the direction makes the actors worse, not better) ) The acting is very well done on par higher paid actors and the characters are engaging. The story and plot isn't as deep or seamless enough to would warrant an 8 from me, ( I rarely give 8's) but it is good enough to keep me interested enough to watch the whole movie and root for the main characters. The soundtrack is perfect for each scene it is playing in. ( A two star movie...WHAT soundtrack?) The editing IS seamless. Can you tell there is a smaller budget than a gazillion bucks? Well yes. But is that a bad thing? YES....usually it is obviously amatuerish (really...go and find a REAL one and two star B movie and see what I mean) But this movie has some OBVIOUS serious talent in it and backing it. If you are like me...and can watch a movie and not pick it to death, and love this genera as much as I do, and know what a two star movie REALLY looks like you are going to be thrilled with this viewing experience! I promise you.