Project X Movie Review

Plot: Three wannabe high school seniors decide to throw a party, to raise their reputation as “cool guys” of their school. They start prepping with marijuana and booze for them to – be great party, but are initially disheartened when nobody showed up. Suddenly, party-goers arrive en-masse at Thomas’s house. Things slowly start to get out of hand, and the crowd starts to grow exponentially. Awaken by the noise, the neighbors call the cops on them. They manage to outwit the police. T-Rick's gnome is smashed open, only to reveal that ecstasy tablets was stuffed in it, which are quickly consumed by the party goers. Thomas confesses to his best friend, Kirby that he’s in love with her. She leaves the party devastated when she sees Thomas and Alexis making-out. Meanwhile, the noise and the chaos of the party is on the rise, leading it to spill into the neighborhood. The police arrive, with full – force, but the sheer magnitude of the party, renders them useless. They retreat after deciding to let the party die out naturally.

Analysis: Unique POV cinematography, along with wide angle shots by Nima Nourizadeh, gives the movie a more down-to-earth fell, like something you would see on your mobile phone, rather than a movie theater. Actors perform to satisfaction. The movie is very predictable with sub-par performances and a boring storyline. It seems like a college lover’s dream with drugs, booze and sex taking the main stand, rather than the storyline, script or any of the actor’s performances. Good Screenplay, mediocre direction and lack of any unpredictable twists. Star Performances Thomas Mann had auditioned seven times before he got the role, as the directors wanted the cast to have no prior acting experience. It did pay off to have actors with no experience, as the movie and the chemistry seem amateur, which sets up the whole scene for the movie and the cinematography.

What’s there?

1. Spectacular and unique cinematography makes this movie a unique watch

2. Filled with booze, drugs and sex, this film may catch the interest of young viewers

What’s not there?

1.A decent storyline is lacking here, along with a good script.

2. Great acting from the lead actors is definitely a major issue here, as most of the actors are amateurs.

Verdict:

A good effort from the director and the cast, but the fact is that a weak script let down the entire team. Ultimately a predictable movie, made for addiction – hungry youngsters, with stereotypical roles and scenes. It should have had a loyal following, but it is a movie you should give a miss unless you’re very bored.