DVD Review: Sherman’s Way: James LeGros; Lacey Chabert, Craig M. Saavedra: Movies & TV

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DVD Review: Sherman’s Way: James LeGros; Lacey Chabert, Craig M. Saavedra: Movies & TV

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DVD Review: Sherman’s Way: James LeGros; Lacey Chabert, Craig M. Saavedra: Movies & TVIt will win you over!,

By James from Simi Valley “James from Simi Valley” (Simi Valley, CA) -

I saw this movie at a screening in Los Angeles. I thought, cute little movie, why not. And when the film started, I thought, I think I see a formulaic plot ahead of me. But I was wrong.

SHERMAN’S WAY is not a nail-biting rollercoaster, and it’s not supposed to be. It is after all a romantic comedy. But there were so many great scenes with wonderful acting and honest humor that I found myself lost in its sweet and funny story. And isn’t that what a great movie should be?

I was at times reminded of SIDEWAYS, but with SIDEWAYS, I didn’t leave the theater feeling particularly happy. SHERMAN’S WAY did.
2.5 star film, half for the supplements & 1 for Kelseyville,

By Steve Kuehl “SLV Video” (Ben Lomond, CA) -
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is a lighthearted film attempting another city-boy learns from the country-man-bohemian about life and finding the girl. The difference with this one would be the Kelseyville businesses, street shots and Lake County filming locations which were showcased nicely. I know it sounds weak for this many stars, and granted the film is not that great because the lead is horribly miscast, but being in CA I had to side with going higher.

The workhorse James Legros (I remember him the most from Ally McBeal) carries this film and is supported nicely by Brooke Nevin (she has that web series going right now). The lead, (Michael Shulman) as I had been warned carries nothing regarding wanting to see his character succeed, and has no chemistry to deserve anything shown in the film. For those wanting to see Lacey Chabert, she disappears a few minutes into the film so I have had a few fans of hers disappointed. But the strength here of our main guy learning about life and what is really important comes in the background and scenery of Lake County, California. This will be a must own for all of the people living there as most of the principle photography took place there. In the end, the writing tanks any emotional attachment to anyone and the re-shoot finale would be great for living in a fairy tale world.

The supplements contain 22 minutes of deleted scenes with the director explaining his reasons via text on the screen. Some of the best acting was sadly removed. The behind the scenes lasts two minutes and shows briefly the work entailed in making certain parts of the film. The commentary contains several cast and crew that will be for the die hard fans only, as most of what is relevant was in the deleted scenes text.

A light, build a beater car (MG Roadster) in the country and get the girl kind of film, painfully corny at times, but watchable (maybe once) for everyone outside Kelseyville, repeater for those seeing their house, farm or business front.

Great Film!,

By Ryan Devlin “Criminal Mastermind” -

I saw this movie in a theater in New York and LOVED it! Fantastic direction and cinematography, a really solid cast, great heart, and a ton of fun.
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