The Worst Film Ever

Overrated

Memorable, crazy movie

Disappointment for a huge fan!

There must be 10+ setups for each scene, where the lighting is perfect, as if it was a student filmmaker's first 35mm film. There's absolutely no style, and no thought of how the film would work as a whole. Most of the pickups are wasted coverage. There's hardly any genuine suspense, and the ending feels totally forced, as does the last tacked-on song.Why is it that most new filmmakers are too busy trying to prove they can run a film production, run a show just like the pros? Why can't they focus on the end point - how the film will affect those who witness it? This filmmaker makes absolutely no point in what he does, except to show how unskilled he is as a storyteller.Not to compare the two, since they are completely different types of films, but if you want to see real amazing direction, in which the story unfolds with tremendous, unsuspecting power, see THE PIANO. Jane Campion's direction could teach many that it's not the coverage, and multiple set-ups, but the performances, pacing and story that goes first.

Two young men living with a single parent mother,and one has to step up to be the man. You have one brother that always in and out of trouble,and the other trying to make a living by selling TVs and helping his mother. Though Josh is back home he cannot work no ordinary 9 to 5 due to his past life as a drug-dealer. Jason on the other hand falls in loves with a waitress who's brother lives for the life of crime. By Lyric(the waitress) overhearing a plan to rob a bank that involves Jason's brother(Josh) she tells Jason not to get between that,meaning this could end their relationship. So Jason confronted Josh about it but Josh went on and foiled their plans,leaving Josh beat up and bloody. Jason felt he had to do something and not let Lyric's brother nearly kill him. As the day Jason and Lyric plan to elope,Jason arrived at their meeting place late with Lyric suspecting he got involved. Jason felt that his brother Josh knows he all he's got so he felt responsible. Lyric became heart-broken and left him. As Josh plans to murder the guys who nearly beat him to death. Friends of Jason tells him that Josh has lost it and is going after the guys who beat him down. But Jason had arrived to the scene a little too late as Josh corners Lyric at gunpoint to tell him where her brother is and to leave his brother alone. Josh accidently shoots her and Jason was devastated and carried her lifeless body out the house. WOW! I don't know why this movie didn't win an award for urban drama. This movie should have been as popular as it's soundtrack. The decision where Jason had to choose between his brother's life or turning his back on him to leave with a lover. This can't get anymore dramatic as that.

One endeavor in filmmaking that quite frequently doesn't turn out well is mixing genres. "Jason's Lyric" combines crime drama, love story, and ghetto film-and does it surprisingly beautifully. The acting is remarkable, the script is remarkable, and the emotion is remarkable. This movie could have turned out very pretentious and very cheesy. Apparently, the directors, writers, and producers completely acknowledged this, and refused to let that happen. The characters are very well developed and, while the movie doesn't justify Josh's actions, it does convey compassion for him. It also provides new insight on what it's really like to live in a ghetto. If you can find this movie (after all, I saw it on Showtime and haven't the video in any stores) totally see it!!!!

All of the characters had a back history. I could see the cause and effect (why the characters were the way they were) in the film. The actors were believable. Each time I watch it (at least twice a week), I see something new. "Jason's Lyric" has inspired me to get on the bus and stop watching it go past. The symbolism in the movie was refreshing. The cinematography was excellent as well, every part of the film enhanced the whole. "Jason" gave me hope that a man can commit in a relationship; he just has to want to do it. He made me dream again of lovely words and warm embraces. "Lyric" assured me that closing up was not the answer but trying to love again is the way to get the magic back....