Review of Monday Morning (2012) by Mike S — 18 May 2012

What was hard to take in this movie was that it was so intense. I mean intense and in your face. I understand that was what the director wanted, but it almost made me turn away. Almost. I stayed and watched. What was easy to tak and love in this movie was the movie as a whole.

I do understand why studios are clinging on to bug CGI type action flicks. But they have to know that those kinds of movies will eventually run their course. And then we have to get back to story, characters, something powerfully meaningful. Not all of the time but to have a good variety of different types of movies.

Well, "Monday Morning" is one that is different, in that it clearly illuminates conditions in our perceived sub-culture within a compelling tale. The writer and director, Nat Christian, delivers an exceptionally well crafted portrait of a guy who finds his true nature and then must make a decision on what to do with it as it is pitted against all that he is accustomed to. Christian's passion guides his gifted talents.

The cast is superb, headed by Victor Browne, who gives his best performances in this movie. His range goes from superficial player to disturbed and emotionally affected survivor of the streets. Molly Kidder is perfect as an activist who falls in love. The homeless characters are very affecting (including Christian) - Jessica Spotts, Michael Cohen, Robert Axelrod. The muscal score supports the epic theme of this movie.

I agree that this kind of movie may turn off some people and critics, but thank goodness it was made, because there will be many who will cherish "Monday Morning".