May (2002)

May never really fit in and growing up with a pirate's patch to cover her lazy eye did not make things easier. Even as an adult her best friend and sole companion is a doll given to her by her mother... until she sees Adam. In awe of his beauty especially his hands she pursues a relationship for the first time in her life. But she soon finds out that people are not 100% perfect... only certain parts of them are! Features: Cast and Crew CommentaryProduction CommentaryInternational TrailerEnglish and Spanish Subtitles System Requirements: Running Time 93 Min Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: R UPC: 031398838920 Manufacturer No: 71616 Product Description

Good

This movie moved along kind of slowly, but the character evolution is wonderful and intriguing. May is endearing, but also very frightning. June 21, 2008

very original- great ending.....

Angela Bettis gives a incredible performance in this very orginal, 'outside the box' horror movie. I hesitate to call it a horror movie, because it is very atypical for horror. It is so much more than a horror type film. It just doesn't neatly fit in a category. You will enjoy it, and the ending is surprising.

Be sure to check out her (Angela's) other films-

May 19, 2008

Our imperfections are what makes us special

So much emotional wreckage can accumulate with the slanted grace of time. Especially during our formulative years of adolescence. Self-esteem can get worn threadbare by the jagged edge of loneliness and aliennation. May is a young woman who knows this all too well.
She also realizes she is different. Many of her insecurities stem from her abnormal upbringing. Her mother never lets her forget about her lazy eye. When she forces May to wear an eyepatch, she sets the groundwork for her life of isolation and ridicule.
Most of this story doesn't feel like a traditional horror film. I was expecting more of a gothic slasher tale with some grisly self-mutilation and gory effects. But really, this is more of an intense, unsettling character study.
What makes this so uncomfortable is the way the story progresses. I initially felt a warm attraction to May and all her quirky idiosyncracies. There is a genuine charm and even some sympathy generated as she tries to find some comforts in her world. But this eventually take an extreme turn down a dark path and you're left wincing at the horrific repercussioins.
My favorite part about this movie is that it is quite original. It kind of reminded me of Audition. The climax attempts to shock and fit in more with traditional horror film stereotypes. Yes, it is brutal, but I actually would have prefered a toned down, less-violent finale(I can't believe I just said that).
Still, this is an outstanding little horror gem. Highly recommended. April 16, 2008

Very original

I first saw this movie on tv and wow it's different. Angela Bettis is perfectly cast as the strange disturbed girl who just wants to be loved.
What is good about this movie is that each scene has a purpose and flows. It gives you the creeps and but turns around and gives you some very dark humor as well. This is definitely one that slipped under the radar. March 7, 2008

In love with May

"May" is one of the best films I've seen. The only problem I have is with the ending. A bit cheesy if you ask me. However, Angela Bettis was amazing. I found her so convincing as the title character, that I often wondered if she really is a bit on the offish side. The story is reminiscent of a good friend of mine, so I loved it even more. In addition, Jeremy Sisto is always fun to look at. Goooooooood movie. November 21, 2007

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