Devious Beings | 
| Director: Chris Mazzei
Actors: Andre B. Blake, Patrick Van Horn, Kevin Connolly, Heather Mccomb, Jerry Doyle
Studio: First Look Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 126235
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Genre: 0
Rating: R (Restricted)
ESRB: Teen
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 97 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: FLPD98909D
UPC: 687797989093
EAN: 0687797989093
ASIN: B00007CVRY
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: January 14, 2003
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Product Description
What would you do if you lost $100000 worth of x? Studio: Ingram Entertainment Release Date: 10/28/2002 Starring: Andre Blake Kevin Connolly Run time: 97 minutes Rating: R
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 I didn't see this film in Vegas... February 8, 2003
M. Wiberg (Southern California, United States)
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I suppose meeting the cast and crew of this film in LV, NV was informative and entertaining but that doesn't excuse the obvious failings of this film. First, as another reviewer mentioned, the boom should get co-starring credit and the focus and lighting was all over the place. I half-expected a furious Steve Buscemi to appear, yelling "Cut!" (see DiCillo's "Living In Oblivion"). Given the script's staleness and unoriginality (a fat guy named Tiny? a silly motel clerk?), the acting was relatively fine - notably Doyle. There were a few amusing moments, I'll give it that. (note to writer/director: do a comedy next time - leave the indie suspense and crime flix to others). Otherwise, an unremarkable film, which is unfortunate as I really wanted to enjoy it since writer/director/producers (all amiable guys) were gracious enough to let me hang out for a day while they filmed in my old home county of SLO - the reason for the two-star rating. Rent it, if you must, but it really has very little to do with raves, if that's what you're looking for.
DEVIOUS. February 1, 2003
filmbuzzer (Westwood, CA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I liked this film, I think it could have been better in areas. But as a whole it was done well. I am a film student and just finished a short, I can't even fathom shooting this feature. I also heard it was made for $50,000 not $400,000. If that is the case, what this filmmaker did for the money is on the same talent as what Robert Rodriguez did with "El Mariachi". If you can look past a boom shadow here and there and focus on the guts of the film, you will enjoy it. It is a very COOL film and if you don't get that, you will not understand it. I have read that people thoght the dialoge was cheesy. I beg to differ, the movie does have a cheesy line every so often, but the charaters make fun of them. Worth the rent, I bought it. Can't wait to see what this filmaker is going to do next.
 There is always choices in life. January 26, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This movie epitomizes the devistation that the drug life style can do to families. It became evident that all it takes is one family member and the right choice, to break that devistating cycle.
From my viewing of this movie, I was deeply moved by Jackson's determination to break that cycle of destrucion and save his mothers life.
Having lived this life, I am truly greatful to the director and producer for having the insite to bring these critical issues to the screen.
I would encourage others experiencing similar issues to allow this movie to inspire them to change.
pretty good January 26, 2003
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I saw it, it was cool. I would tell my friends to see. Probably not my grandma. You should dig it.
I was amazed...for what this movie was made for. January 25, 2003
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I work at Blockbuster and took home a copy of this film knowing a little about the history of it. First let me say, bottom line this movie is entertaining, with a unique style... About the film, I heard it was Chris Mazzei's first film. He shot it for under $400,000, and he was only 21 years old. I have seen movies made for millions of dollars that are complete [garbage] and aren't as good as this flick. If you watch this movie, you will be more amazed of what this kid did for the money he had. When in a time a $5,000,000 film is considered to be low budget. So I think if this up and coming director had the money of Doug Liman's "GO", you would hear about how finally there is a movie that "GO" should have been! Devious Beings is worth the rent.
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