lmgregory27
I rated Roulette a 10 out of 10 because I think it was truly well done: from the script to the acting. Though it is not without its flaws, I feel that detailing them here would do a great disservice to the film itself and to potential viewers, as they are not of the sort that really detract from one's immersion into the story being told.In addition, I don't rate or judge any other movie on the basis of the flaws I can spot afterward or even during the movie, but rather on how well it kept me entertained (and by entertained I also mean story immersion, was it thought provoking, etc., as well as the fluffier things the word would normally invoke). So why should I do anything different for Roulette? I think indie movies are often viewed through a harsher lens than those Hollywood produces, which is rather backwards in my opinion.Though not my preferred type of movie, I still found Roulette to be a gripping and interesting tale. As I mention in the summary, it is not for the faint of heart and I would recommend having a stiff drink on hand during the viewing. I certainly felt the need for one about halfway through the movie and by the end was very glad I had, in fact, poured myself one.
smkenno
This is one of the best movies I've seen this year. Well acted , great story and fantastic ending. I can't believe this is getting so low scores on IMDb. I usually watch only movies that get 6+ but I had run out of things to watch and gave this a go. Either something is wrong with IMDb stats or this was mostly viewed and reviewed by complete idiots. For people who enjoy gripping drama/thrillers (more drama I suppose) then you should give this a try. I bet if you start watching you won't be able to stop. Each scene gives a bit more of the puzzle and as the story unfolds you see tragic circumstances and incidents that intertwine to make a great movie.
Jordan Woods
Roulette is truly a great and very underrated film. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end and leave you in awe and have you thinking about it for days/weeks to come. I have not had a film captivate me and pull me in so much like this one did in a long, long time! The character's are all very well developed and it is interesting to see how all 3 character's lives intersected at a certain point and the results of what their interactions had on the overall story. This isn't really a fast paced film, it's more of a slow burning, deep thinking type of film, but anyone who admires a true piece of art will definitely find something to appreciate here. Erik Kristopher Myers is a great up and coming filmmaker and I can't wait to see what he does next.
Ken67
One day, I was going through my cable provider menu.Having been aware of "Roulette" being delayed over a period of a couple of years until finally being given the light of day, I decided to look through the "Independent Film" section of the On Demand service, hoping to find this.Having no luck, I later logged on my computer and found an email by Erik Kristopher Myers.It was weird, because I hadn't heard from him in probably three years or so.Long story short, he made me aware that the DVD and Blue Ray were about to be released on Amazon.I finally received the DVD earlier this week, and I have watched it twice as of Friday, November 22.This is a movie best to be taken in without children present.If one is offended by foul language and sex scenes, I would advise not watching.This story revolves around three young people (Two men and a young lady) in a tense game of Russian Roulette.I don't want to delve into the story lines, because that would only lead me into divulging spoilers.All I know, is that on more than a few occasions, I had to pause the film and walk around a bit from the tension that was building.I felt really bad for all of the characters, especially the young lady named Sunshine.If only she had accepted the marriage proposal!Her fate could have turned out so much better than it did.It is amazing how these three people who did not even know each other, had their lives actually intersecting one another by strange coincidence.The ending left me completely shocked, to say the least.See the movie, it's the best independent film that I have seen in a while.Erik Kristopher Myers is a great storyteller, and he got his story across with a fine cast to convey this story.