The Photographer (2000)

A year after becoming the toast of New York City's art scene, photographer Max Martin has lost his ability to take a decent picture. On the night of his make-or-break gallery opening, surrounded by the trappings of success but devoid of inspiration, Max embarks on a bizarre trek through the city in search of ten mysterious photographs that could save his career.

If you get it, then you will like it.

Maybe I was in the right space at the right time, or maybe when the student is ready the...

This movie blew me away on many levels. One for sure was the still like photography of the frames for the movie shots. I loved the lighting, the sense of drama in each scene as it vacillated between the picture, imagination, and our POV. Also, the story is kinda like a Wizard of Oz adventure, with Paul giving confidence to Romeo, when Paul had lost his, but, of course, through the process and the rest of the journey, Paul finds his vision, his art, his core at a new level that he never thought possible.

Yes, this movie is not for everyone, thank the gods, but either you get and love it, or it might seem like a low-budget flick with no real story. But then again, maybe some of us catch on slow, and some of us don't. May 31, 2008

Makes you think

Very different and interesting movie that makes you think about what unseen forces are directing our lives. More than a 4, almost a 5! July 25, 2005

Not quite Five, but definitely higher than Four Stars

Although The Photographer has received many poor ratings and reviews (especially at such places as IMDb), this film is a true gem. In order to appreciate this film to its full potential, one must first open his/her mind. Beginning this story with the expectation of a wealthily produced Hollywood film will only set someone up for disappointment.

As for a small budget, less known film; The Photographer is one of, if not, the best. Granted the story is a bit far-fetched, along with a few characters, the film itself portrays the story excellently. This is a film where there are only a few actors, but only a few are needed to portray what is intended.

The Serendipity Factor: This film includes a few, subtle relations to itself which I call The Serendipity Factor. During the film there are times when things are set up to relate to one another and to give the viewer that little tinkling feeling when knowing that they've 'figured something out' or that they know a bit more than the characters in the film. However 'immature' these things may be in some films, Jeremy Stein does an excellent job of incorporately only a few, subtle ones that give the story an extra punch.

Filming location and lighting do a great job influencing the dark light under which this story is told. Camera movements add to a viewers continuous pondering as to what exactly is going on or what will next happen.

Overall the actors do a great job, namely Reg Rogers who plays the main character Max Martin. This is definitely a great film to watch on a weekend when you're feeling independent and want to boost your own morale a few points. July 21, 2004

really?

This movie is like a very very very bad play- the story is nice, but the directing and acting performances are as bad as it gets. July 9, 2004

The Photographer

It was one of the worse films I have ever seen February 9, 2004

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