If you are into movies like I am, you know that original movies are hard to come by. The cookie-cutter process film studios stick to a ridiculous degree. I understand why they keep to the same formula because it makes money. If the original Die Hard had not been a multi-million dollar hit, another film genre would have been overproduced today. Enough said, because on rare occasions, we come across an original film, thanks to film festivals, that is genuinely original. I am talking about Liars Fires and Bears.

Brinkvision sent me this gem about a month ago. Due to a shifty move by a former website hosting company, I am finally able to tell you about this movie.  Liars Fires and Bears is a story worth watching.

University of Nevada graduate and AFI alumnus Jeremy Cloe directed the unpretentious indie, which is his first feature film. He tells a simple story of two people alike in their own ways but hard on their luck. The actors create characters that are imperfect yet real in a refreshingly authentic way.

The story grabbed my attention right away. It held me throughout the movie with stellar acting, talented cinematography by Brett Austin Walters and Cloe’s directing and editing.

Eve and Dave meet up and go on a journey together that is not only thought provoking but curiously pleasing. Megli Micek plays Eve brilliantly and dominates the screen while Lundon Boyd, who also co-wrote the script, plays Dave and clearly has met his match.

Cloe draws us into their story. We understand them and become part of their unfortunate and desperate situations. Softly emotions run high because Eve is a young girl and a constant mystery of how she can truly survive so far down on her luck. I have to repeat it. The movie is refreshing and a solid reason to attend and support film festivals.