Review of Free Samples (2013) by Tiffany D — 28 Nov 2013

Oy, another indie dramedy makes its way past my gaze... Thank goodness "Teeth's" Jess Weixler is insanely engaging, because this is yet another indie film that really doesn't have any new insight or anything worthwhile to say.

I will never understand for all the work that has to go into making a movie, why such talented people invest it in something so forgettable. I didn't laugh once, pretty sure I never felt anything other than apathy.

The script is soulless; the directing competent, but not noteworthy. The only thing about this film is Weixler who has to carry the whole film. Her character... is talked about often enough to beat the audience over the head what a horrible person she is.

.. But, where is it? She's sarcastic and doing a favor that really has no consequences. She's referred to as a borderline alcoholic, but in all her episodes in the truck, never yearns for a drink.

Perhaps that's the message that Jillian is not as bad as she thinks she is... That means what to anyone else? The character and script are not there to support the choices Weixler has made about the character she's playing.

That's disappointing as all 80 minutes of this film could serve as a nice acting reel for her alone. Sadly, this credit will not serve anyone else the same benefit.