jeremydaly-1 Finally a movie that looks at the true driving force that propels us on our crooked paths. The real life problems and realizations made by the lead character seem so obvious to us as we struggle with why he can not see the wall coming, that is until we reflect on the decisions and actions in our own pasts. How many walls and how much ignored advice along the way. This road is a road we have all taken, with the same mistakes made and with the same results. The story is honest to the core, it evolves with the character; as his view of what is of importance changes the story also changes to encompass these new ideas, in a tragic but true portrayal. The use of football as the backdrop for this allegory adds to the importance of the characters future but takes nothing from the imagery of the whole. A sound concept to appeal to a larger audience that works to move the emotions and struggles of life at a frenetic pace. I think we have a winner here!

Cinematic-Romantic I love chick flicks, and I don't apologize. So, I thought this would be a great way to break in my new boyfriend at the Sac Film and Music festival. However, this time, I didn't have to listen to him complain about the fact that I'd made him sit through a "chick flick." Instead, the contents of the movie lead to a rather honest discussion about our past relationships. In particular, some of the things that we'd said to someone we cared about that we wished we hadn't, and some of the things that had been said to us that we wish someone else hadn't.I think what this movie really captured was the level of honesty so many "real-life" couples claim that they want. But the movie really did a good job of showing how damaging it can actually be to someone you care about if you just speak your mind, because the fact is that no-one is perfect, and if you decide to hammer on someone for their flaws, it's only a matter of time before they throw yours right back in your face.This movie was different, in that the couple was drawn together by pain, and not some stupid Hollywood cute moment or childhood dream of Mr. or Ms. Perfect. It was something I could relate to, and it made me empathize with these messed up characters in messed up circumstances much more than the most of the chick flicks I usually love so much. I constantly wanted to believe that if i was in these characters circumstances that I would do a better job of handling it, but when my boyfriend and I started talking about the film afterward, we both started defending the other character's actions, him the male lead, and me the female lead, and I really had to wonder if I really would have reacted differently than these characters.I dunno...I enjoyed this movie, but even more so, it really made me think. It's one of the few chick flicks that's for both girls and guys.

buttercup2007 My husband and I had the opportunity to catch this truly remarkable independent film at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival this past weekend. We haven't stopped talking about it since then. I'm going to go first and then he gets his turn but we both agree this is film is quite special. From a female perspective I found it erotic, fascinating, and the subject matter so well handled that when the end credits rolled and the audience thumped their hands together I felt as if I had personally been on a journey with the main characters. Their acting was sheer brilliance and the story line is probably one Hollywood won't touch unless Allan Ball's name is attached to it but it's about time somebody got around to tackling this subject matter. The story is so thought provoking and so gently handled that I can't imagine this film staying simply on the festival circuit much longer, it should be given a broader audience. Looking around at other females in the audience I was stunned to see that their reactions seemed to mirror mine. I absolutely refuse to give away the ending, but from the middle of the movie until the credits roll this film just builds and builds. Furthermore, my husband and I are still arguing over a few questions the film deliberately doesn't answer! You will however, walk out of the theatre waiting for this film to hit the big screen so you can see this special treat again. Now to my hubby's turn... The storyline was extremely thought provoking and actually brings the viewer into the film to the point where I felt I was actually a part of it and experiencing the same things as the lead actor. We've all had tough decisions to make in life but maybe few of us men have had to experience the decisions presented in this film. First timers Mike Reilly and Julia Anderson are superb in their roles. Cinematically the use of voice over narrative, black and white and what appears to be some home video all complement a very professionally filmed piece. I'm eager to see some more of this new film maker's work in the future. I would encourage every father to see this film, especially if their son, regardless of age, participates in a contact sport.

Fest_Buff Seriously, I've been going to festivals for years, and more times than not what I have been subjected to lately is complete crap.Road To Victory however, has true substance. Really, it's everything that we used to think of when it came to independent film: smart script, good acting, and aptly shot. And the subject matter of drug use in sport, along with the social commentary on medicine could not be more timely. We used to rely on independent film to tackle these subjects, so it is great to see that some filmmakers are still trying to do some good with their work.The trend of film festivals lately seems to be a name actor, or a gimmick, attached to a laurel leaf. Many festivals are starting to become the exact thing they started out not to be.I predict this film will be a hit on DVD once it is done playing at the festival circuits.