Review of Man Overboard
Dropping anchors August 11th, from Independent film director Oliver Robins and writers Ashley Scott Meyers and Nathan Ives, Man Overboard.
Man Overboard is the story of C.J. Mason, a boat shop owner, husband and father of two, who is barely keeping his business afloat. And it’s the story of Mason Marine (C.J.’s shop), and its three sorry excuses for salesmen -Steve (Jeffry Stein), the tall and thin liar of the bunch; Frank (Floyd Van Buskirk) – imagine Jerry Garcia as a youth soccer coach; and Kyle, who rocks it out with his band and has plans beyond selling boats – like snagging a recording contract with a big record label.
What could simply be a humdrum movie about selling boats turns into an “oh, he didn’t just do that!” movie when the suave conman Johnny Cross arrives on the scene. In the perfect set-up con, Cross sells C.J. a mansion – even though C.J. can afford no more than his current modest abode – and then joins Mason Marine. Promoted to Sales Manager, in an effort to “motivate the guys,” Cross begins the sly destruction of Mason Marine. Salesmen are electrically shocked and blackmailed. Teddy bears are maimed. Profits soar. Customers are beaten. Lawsuits are filed. Mayhem ensues.
Indie-films stand out from big-budget blockbusters. They have noticeably smaller budgets and usually lesser know casts. And those are just two examples. But a good script, regardless of budget will always stand out no matter the budget. While there were weak moments in Man Overboard, moments that appeared stuck into the script, the overall message of the film stood out. In this reviewers opinion, it’s that message – the message that good will always prevail, that if families band together nothing can defeat them – that saves every redundant moment in Man Overboard.
Man Overboard is released by Treasure Entertainment, Inc., and was produced by Mark Heidelberger and Jesse Felsot
For those easily offended by language and adult themes, be advised Man Overboard contains both. For others, happy watching.
