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Least Among Saints

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A troubled ex-Marine (Martin Papazian) takes in a neighbor boy (Tristan Lake Leabu) whose mother died from an overdose, and together they embark on a road trip to find the youth's long-absent father.

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Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle 10/19/2012
2/5
It all ends on a grace note that feels false but caps an otherwise solid if predictable drama. Go to Full Review
Jeff Shannon Seattle Times 10/18/2012
2.5/4
This quietly affecting indie film, about a Middle East war vet and the 10-year-old boy he takes under his wing, gently pulls the heartstrings while making dramatic missteps along the way. Go to Full Review
Farran Smith Nehme New York Post 10/12/2012
2/4
The results are too predictable. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 07/07/2013
The top notch production qualities, great direction, and fantastic ensemble performances make this film a definite recommendation. Go to Full Review
Prairie Miller Long Island Press 11/12/2012
Excels in performances resonating with raw intensity and dramatic authenticity. But while earnestly inspired by the tragic circumstances facing US soldiers in war for real, the material forming the basis here is without historical context, and it shows. Go to Full Review
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 10/18/2012
C
Earnestness combines with pedestrian technique in Martin Papazian's well-meaning but clumsy film. Go to Full Review
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03/31/2014 I would have thought this film might be worth something. Then I read IMDB's SYNOPSIS. It claimed the "award winning director" that created the film...blah...blah. So, I looked at his work history. The award winner was loading film into cameras in 2002. He has directed only one single film. Yes, this one. I looked at the box office. Gross brought in...in the 1,000s. No, I didn't forget any zeroes. It was likely made with a Sony hand-held digital video camera. The actors and actresses couldn't pull this film out of the mud if they all had stars on Hollywood Blvd (which they don't). I said, clearly, I did not want to watch this. But to avoid arguments, I at least played it. Now, I have bad dreams, upset stomach, headaches, and wish my life would end before I see anything else so lame and pathetic. So, don't watch it. and count your blessings. I, instead, recommend "The Encounter." A film, while not well known, at least has a good moral story. See more 08/03/2013 An insipid film and my cold heart felt not a bit of warmth whatsoever. See more 08/03/2013 I liked this story. I was a positive end to a sad story See more 11/25/2012 This movie is a must see. It is intelectual, emotional and informative. It is rare to find a movie that pulls at your heart strings while remaining truthful, but Least Among Saints accomplishes it. Marty Papazian accomplishes the daunting tasks of writing, directing and acting with immense grace, and Tristan Lake Leabu exhibits talent that actors twice his age can only dream of. See more 11/07/2012 Very heartwarming and inspirational film! I highly recommend everyone go see it! See more 11/06/2012 Papazians character, Anthony Haywards takes you into the heart and soul of the combat Veteran with PTSD. He delivers an amazing performance, the human emotion mixed with humor made a very difficult subject matter easy to watch and enjoy, even for the many Service men and women affected by war. When Anthony finds himself in an unlikely situation, his choice to take care of the young boy was the same commitment he made to his Soldiers. Once again he was part of something bigger than self. Without realizing it he was healing his own wounds. The love of a dog has been proven time and time again to be one of the best healing powers for our wounded warriors/veterans. I recommend Least Among Saints ***** Frances A. Cheever See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A troubled ex-Marine (Martin Papazian) takes in a neighbor boy (Tristan Lake Leabu) whose mother died from an overdose, and together they embark on a road trip to find the youth's long-absent father.
Director
Martin Papazian
Producer
Robert Papazian, James G. Hirsch
Screenwriter
Martin Papazian
Production Co
LA Saints Production
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.8K
Runtime
1h 45m