Review of Welcome to the Rileys (2010) by Defiesgravity — 29 Oct 2010

WTTR was the best Kristen Stewart movie I have seen yet. She was brilliant, you wouldn't even know her past, you'd think she was just a pro. Her ability to become this character in all sense of the word really confirmed the adoration I had for her and her skills in acting. I pray for her to just grow and become even better as a actress, person and woman. She has so much to offer and since she was able to be versatile and transcend her BELLA stereotype people place her in, its amazing to see how brilliant she is. James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo did such a phenomenal job in this movie. I really forgot all the other movies I've seen them in and saw them embody their characters just like Kristen. It was so believable that I forgot they were actresses and actors.

They have inspired me tremendously. They show you that you should never give up but keep pressing on from the simple fact that this movie has defined their excellence. THEY ARE EXCELLENT. And not to mention, or ever forget, the producing staff. I have to give special praise for Giovanni Agnelli and his ability to pull this off. He has been promoting this movie every single day on twitter. He has such a huge following for his work ethic, personality, and pure talent alone from interacting with his fans. Majority of us are Kristen Stewart fans but we loved every minute of this film. It made us cry, snort, laugh, giggle, cry, gasp and just weep from within. This movie touched all of our lives. It is the truth for some people out there, stripping is a way of living for some woman. It is a sad realization and I appreciate that this movie doesn't dummy down the reality to Mallory's situation. James Gandolfini's part just lifted my heart to a whole new level. It was almost like he was the hero that came and tried to save Mallory. He wanted to love her and be there in any way he could. His ethics of showing her how to be better and reach for greater things was beautiful. It reminds me of Gods love. The entire movie was just raw, real, inspirational and contagious. I just wanted to share this movie with everyone I knew. Even though it rendered me speechless for a few minutes.

The detail and eloquence to the scenes was another thing. You felt like you were in every scene of this movie. You sat forward when things got serious and you stayed quiet when the climax was getting very serious. I found myself getting worried for each and every character. They connected with me and on some level I feel like a piece of me was left in that theater, to forever be changed by this movie.

To every person, moment, dollar and thought put into this movie, it really did come to like and I am thankful. There isnt any other movie like this, done the same unique way and that will touch as many hearts as this one. We want this movie worldwide. We even have Facebook groups for almost every country in the world to get this movie there so fans, majority of Kristen Stewart, get to see it (not limiting to her amazing talent) It wouldnt be fare not to say, how much Kristen makes me secure in my own skin, empowers me and inspires me. I pray for her wellbeing because I honestly want to see every single movie, interview and photo shoot she is going to be apart of. She is wholesome and so real. She doesnt try to be bubbly or Hollywood. She is comfortable being herself and I love that about her. I admire her honesty, she doesnt hide her flaws or her perfections. I cant get enough of her talent and I really hope people can see past what the tabloids try to exploit her as. She is a human being and a very talented young woman. I havent seen anyone as talented as her at her age and in this era. She is our modern Meryl strep. It doesnt get any better than her. And she is still in the beginning of her craft, she is going to drop jaws and really show the world who she is. Just be open to her and find your own opinion of her, not what others say.

So please everyone go out and see this movie because you will not see another movie like it. I am changed from it, I am blessed by it, and I am so grateful that I can see a character as lost and disturbed as Mallory overcome the obstacles. The movie proved there is more out there for us, a higher meaning because someone as troubled as Mallory can still have great people come into her life. The same goes for us so keep hope and use movies like this to build up your self esteem and be grateful for what you truly have in life. Things can always be worse, remember that.

LOVE THIS MOVIE & I would recommend it to every single person I know. This independent film has set the tone for all the rest, they need to live up to this standard now. This is the absolute best independent film I have ever seen and I hope that others get to see it and make their own conclusion, but I am positive that if they just SEE it, they will fall in love with the characters and be moved for years to come.