Review of The Upper Footage (2013) by Javier G — 21 Nov 2013

Upper (The Upper Footage) is a found-footage film that works much better than others because of its realism. All of the dialogue, shot composition, acting, etc. feels legitimate and in-the-moment. The plot encapsulates the night of a group of NYC socialites that go through a series of twisted events after their plans take an unexpected turn. "Upper" isn't a horror film in the traditional sense, but there are moments that will have you tense, and they work all the better because the situations unfolding in front of you feel like they're grounded in reality. No demons or witches, just a group of coked-up rich kids that are confronted with a very disturbing decision. Underlying all this, though, is a very resonant statement about how far our society's upper-classes are willing to go to clear up their names, at the cost of their own morality. The Upper Footage can be many things; poignant, disturbing, suspenseful and even humorous at times, but its always immersive and never boring.

Be sure to give it a watch and spread the word, the guys behind the marketing are being cheated at every corner, and a project of this nature is sure to attract eyes by word-of-mouth alone. This film deserves to be seen, and we can help make sure that happens.

5 out of 5.