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The Mentor

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When a filmmaker persuades a film director into mentorship, they are both kidnapped by a gang.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A sophomoric film packed with creaky humor, hip film-insider lingo, and plenty of Herzog references. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 10, 2023 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com It takes some unique and inspired directions before everything is said and done. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Alejandro Turdó Hoy Sale Cine The Mentor is a funny little black-meta-comedy about making movies, creative inspiration and the risks of meeting your idols. Rated: 7/10 Sep 23, 2020 Full Review Jessica Baxter jessicabaxter.com t's worth checking out for its atypical protagonist. Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Loren King Loren King It's an enticing set up from writer-director Moez Solis and, at first, The Mentor seems rich with possibilities. But the movie shoots a lot of arrows at its big target. Some hit; most don't. Sep 11, 2020 Full Review Laura Hiros Rincón de cine [Moez] Solis forgot... to explain [the film's] complicated plot so that it can finally reach the depth that it seems that its creator was looking for. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 2/5 Sep 9, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Driven by an engaging lead character, this modest indie feature presents an arty meta narrative full of ideas. Would recommend to people interested in the artistic process. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member The idea that you must do anything to get your film made. Including all the hardships between the producers, directors, crew members, and actors. Using what seems to be gibberish but for all of the that understand even the littlest bit of film mumbo jumbo then you can understand most of what they are getting at in this film Reminds me of a film called Man Under Table, where the film is all about a person's view on the indie film industry in LA. This feels like the same type of commentary but less about the surrealism. I would love to have other film students watch this and see what they think. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Lower budget film but with decent performances, cool locations and a good message about pursuing one's art despite the vagaries of commerce. If you want a studio film, look elsewhere, but if you like scrappy indies with heart, watch this one. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Maybe I a bit dark.. but this thriller by Moez Solis is a must-see! Made my Sunday night! Highly recommended! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member The Mentor is an excellent indie film that entertains and challenges. Moez Solis delivers a unique blend of comedy and suspense and is certainly an extremely creative director. Top-notch performances by Brandi Nicole Payne and Liz Sklar. Highly recommended! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member This was an entertaining, zany indie flick. Lot of unpredictable movements, which kept you interested. Sometimes felt as though it were indulging a bit too much in its self-referentiality, but overall an interesting satire. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When a filmmaker persuades a film director into mentorship, they are both kidnapped by a gang.
Director
Moez Solis
Producer
Moez Solis
Screenwriter
Moez Solis
Production Co
Legacy Pictures
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 26, 2020
Runtime
1h 14m