Where is Pancakes House?

Since Fred Durst picked up the directing bill for my friend’s screenplay, I thought I’d give his freshman film a day in court.  Not bad, Mr. Nookie.

I’m convinced that Jesse Eisenburg is running on all cylinders toward being a formidable acting powerhouse.  Sure, he tends to play eccentric and spastic characters, but he brings unique nuances to each role.  In the title role, Eisenburg crosses paths with hotheaded Mick, played surprisingly well by Jason Ritter.  What ensues is perhaps likened to a slow motion car crash of two worlds that I couldn’t look away from.

It’s a story about destruction deconstruction.

The script was full of strong theme and subtext.  The story refused to give in to the temptation to be a superficial thriller and instead examined the complexities of human relationships, class systems and our own prejudices.  It weighs the gravity of decision making and forces its players to pay up.  Learn or get left behind.

My only real qualm was the rather insipid image; color tones were flat and boring.  But, hey, some people think Rothko is a genius, right?  What one man finds boring, another calls art.

I’m hoping Durst teams with a more vibrant Director of Photography for The Pawn Shop Chronicles, but ultimately, I’m feeling confident the movie may turn out well enough.  If not, it’s not for lack of a good script, that’s for sure!