Daniel L
The cinematography was a quality one does not expect from independent movies
However, from the first scene, it is clear the director and the producer have no knowledge of Appalachia.
1. There was not a hint of the strong regional accent that exists today. In fact, there was no hint of any sort of a Southern accent, period. Even a misaligned Delta accent, or a staged tidewater Virginia accent, would have fit the story better than the flat Midwestern delivery of the actors.
2. Considering to this day Appalachia has some of the strongest regional speech patterns, it makes the actors hard to believe. So you are telling me poor children in the 1920s Southern mountains talk like middle class kids from the modern Ohio suburbs?
3. Appalachia to this day is brutally poor, yet the homes of the characters are the homes of wealthy people of the time period. Most people in Appalachia lived in one or two room shacks back then, not clean, fully furnished homes complete with piano.
4. The clothing is equally preposterous. Two boys growing up in Appalachia, one the son of a widow and the other the son of a drunk, would not have owned a pair of shoes, let alone multiple sets of clothing including suits.
5. The choice of the pastor was equally ridiculous. A backwoods Southern preacher in the 1920s, or 2020s, would have been full of fire and brimstone. He would not resemble a modern clean cut televangelist.
6. And the vehicles? While historic, they do not fit the time and place. Vehicles back then we're out of the reach of 99 pct of people from Appalachia. A railroad worker that made a dollar a day would not have owned a car.
7. If you are going to make movies about history, then do some actual research. Anyone who has actually lived in the region can see how fake this entire movie is within ten minutes.
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03/30/25
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austin b
A small town miracle from director Leslie Goyette, working with what had to have been a dauntingly low budget in this her first feature film, ambitiously set in 1920's Appalachia. Some will maybe take issue with the film's pacing and length, but I wonder if I'd found myself as emotionally invested with less. In fact, try as I might - I'm a hard nut to crack - I found it impossible to resist the heartfelt performances from its mostly young cast, convincingly embedded in an almost obsessive attention to period detail. The assemblage of vintage vehicles is a sight to behold. But more importantly, as astonishing and at times shocking as the story is, it is all held together with a rare sense of honesty, never loosing sight of its underlying message of love and redemption.
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03/31/23
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Rick I
Is your world always this sad?
Many movies follow a similar structure of a main character leaving a happy, comfortable life behind for suffering and trials in hopes of achieving their goals. But what happens when the life being lived is already the hell most people never have to endure? Marysville front loads its story with heartbreak, I'm talking real, kick in your gut sadness, and begs you to have hope that a cycle of anger, abuse, and hate can be broken in one generation.
Deciding to produce an independent film is a big undertaking in its own right. But deciding to commit to a period piece is really something brave. It's done to great effect here. Somehow the filmmakers have found accurate locations, vehicles, and wardrobe for the time. The cinematography is solid. The score sounds like a full orchestra and it's as sweeping and engaging as any theatrical release.
I have to recommend Maysville. It has great cast, production design, script, and don't forget an inspiring message we could all learn from.
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02/14/23
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Josh S
Wow! It is rare that you come across a period film, on the indie scale, that is SO well done. The acting was absolutely brilliant. I couldn't believe how great the young actors in particular were. But the story is so well done. The drama is there but there is also a great sense of tension throughout. The opening of the film really sets everything in motion nicely (while it is certainly disturbing!) and I thought the follow through was very well done. The cinematography was very well done. I felt the lighting fit the time period and felt very organic. I also thought the sound and music was well done also! Overall this is a very good experience and I would highly recommend. Bravo to the filmmakers!
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09/27/22
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Audience Member
Maysville - Heartwarming period piece set against the backdrop of Appalachia. Beautiful cinematography and a family story make this a great choice for all ages.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
02/09/23
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What a terrific indie film! This is a good example why so many people enjoy watching indie films. It had a wonderful story, solid acting and moved along at a good pace. Bravo to all who helped to make this gem of a film! Well done folks! A big thumb's up from me on this one!!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/30/23
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