Marcus

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Les N Interesting but there are restrictions when an actor isn't a professional. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review Audience Member Mind blowing film. The acting and great story line created a marvelous masterpiece. One of the best I've seen in a long time. Paul Wight, Omar Miller, and Katana Malone were a perfect fit and totally embodied the characters, what a performance. J.R. Poli, congratulations on sharing your vision to create a remarkable display of courage and forgiveness. I recommend this film as a "must see". Two thumbs up 👍👍 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Knowing "Marcus" is based on a true story made this film an emotional roller coaster. The lead actor Owen Miller's performance is beyond brilliant and should become a household name! I hope for a soundtrack as the music is enjoyable and the singing is beautiful. Rememberable scenes are in the car, on the bridge, and the talk with the little boy under the door was precious. The ending will pull at your heartstrings. But, wait, there are so many beautiful moments like the bar scene with Marcus hearing his daughter, which brought on the tears, and how about the deep conversation between father and daughter. A film not only should you see but makes a beautiful gift for anyone who is struggling or knows someone who is. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This film is an absolute masterpiece, proving that even in an era of high budget filmmaking, all you really need is a talented cast and driven a crew to make something truly exquisite. Marcus is a breath of fresh air in an over saturated world of movies. The lead role is very demanding, requiring an actor of great skill to portray such a troubled character, and Owen Miller does not disappoint. This season actor carries the weight of every decision this character has made in the past, truly embodying the role of Marcus. Four thumbs way up for this hidden gem. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Really enjoyed the storyline. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Marcus, written and directed by J.R. Poli, stars Owen Miller as the titular character Marcus Howard, a grizzled and weary man whose world is falling apart all around him. After losing everything and teetering on the brink of ending it all, Marcus sets out to find his estranged daughter Gaby played by Katana Malone. With new life-changing revelations presented upon Marcus' arrival, the two near-virtual strangers work to see if forgiveness, absolution and reconciliation are even possible. Miller and Malone play well off of one another, giving us some of the film's strongest and most heart-felt moments. But it is Miller's "monologued" moments that bear the most weight. Miller's performance, both figuratively and literally, illustrate the struggles we all face when dealing with societal expectations, social norms, imposter syndrome and one's own definition of success. Composer Chris Coleman's melancholic score accents some the film's finest and heaviest moments. The motif in the climactic hospital scene in the third act is beautifully and hauntingly anchored by Coleman's soundscape, which replaces all of the sound and dialogue. Marcus is a drama with some light-hearted moments that delve into some dark spaces and may even be triggering for some. This film tackles the imbalances of love, loss, family, mental health issues, abandonment, socio-economic struggles and touches on the state of our medical system, all real-world related matters. However, Marcus does not leave the viewer believing that they are alone. The talk Marcus has with a seemingly stranded driver on a highway overpass and the "under-the-door" conversation Marcus has with longtime friend Matt Boyd's (Todd Bruno) son Jackson (Greyson W. Poli) are two of the more endearing moments in the film. On the whole, Marcus dares to ask, can a person still find peace amongst what seems to be insurmountable instances of pain, struggle, heartache and setbacks in life. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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