q-anniee I was conflicted whether or not to give this movie 9/10 because if I did, it would look as if I don't know the first thing about a 9/10 movie, but if I didn't, I would do injustice to such a beautiful piece, that touched me so deeply, and even made my eyes moist. Oh yeah, that doesn't happen to me very often! Okay happens sometimes. ALRIGHT! It happens, so what? But the movie was so honest and unpredictable, totally my type, and yet so much satisfying, as if I could truly relate to all the emotions. It is one of few truly mature movies, and I was so surprised by the end that people could actually degrade such a beautiful piece to 5/10. What are they? Disciples of Joker, out there to bring better class of criminals, who don't want money. Only fear and despair and hopelessness. This movie is like a batman, man! Show some respect, this world needs a better class of citizens who could identify a 9/10 movie when they see one. What makes a good movie is not DiCaprio, or Matt Damon, or Heath Ledger himself. What makes a good movie is a good script, that holds the viewer's attention, that keeps the suspense, that has amazing acting, that is emotionally satisfying and displays such wide variety of emotions in just 99 minutes that my body feels the need to cry these valuable tears. What is more amazing is that Mike Reilly is the director, the writer and the lead actor. And his co-star Julia Benson looks so compatible to his gentle side, his harsh and confused side, and his highly mature and self-assured side. But basically this movie could be seen as giving a wrong message, of things that actually really are wrong such as stripping (although it actually is discouraged in the movie, but people tend to see it otherwise, I guess) and use of drugs (that's also discarded to another level or something, but their abuse is definitely not promoted). My point is, I do not need to advocate all the minor imperfections (I am not a perfectionist anyways, I only believe in persistence), all the vaguely conveyed messages, or perhaps anything else. All I do need to, or want to say is that I have enjoyed this movie and wish to see it again, but only after I have digested the concept that amazing guys like Eliot are not in an equal quantity as their beef- brained-prototype opposites are, but then again, value of goodness had to be kept very high. And in my opinion, balance has to restored, but always the good must be more than the evil, and 9/10 for this movie must be more than vaguely-defended 5/10.

lizhobbs Road to Victory is a wonderful debut from the multi- talented Mike Reilly. As sensitive as it is compelling, Reilly bravely tackles the subject of Erectile Dysfunction. Viewers everywhere will relate to this moving and human tale, and couples will find themselves squirming with recognition at some of the uglier scenes that take place between the protagonist and his girlfriend.E.D. seems to be one of the last taboos amongst men, and seldom tackled on celluloid. To find such a young sufferer who exists within such a traditionally macho environment (he's a football player) adds a really compelling element to this story. Beautifully shot and acted, the film contains some of the most believable characters that I have seen on screen for a long time.

filming-3 Sometimes movies capture something that is so real, it's uncomfortable to watch. Watching the relationship between the two main characters, Anna and Elliot, made me feel this way. It was really hard to watch two people be both so simultaneously loving and mean to each other. It reminded my of my parents, and made me think about what they must have been like when they were young.But underneath this all, the main character is driven by a need so strong, that he cannot even admit the truth to himself. Given the portions of the interview I have heard with Roger Clemens on 60 minutes that will show this Sunday, I wonder how many athletes who use steroids can even admit the truth to themselves. They are so used to lying that they can't even admit it when they get caught. I really saw a strong correlation between this and Elliot's character, but the part we get to see in the movie, is the character living with the ramifications of these choices. It's an inside look at something we would never otherwise get because all we'd ever see of these athletes after they lie to the public is them smiling at a photo-shoot. In this film, we get to see what happens not only after the fact, but also what happens to what must be thousands of athletes who don't make it. And this raises the big question of whether or not it is really worth a pro career to use steroids?

SDSurfer Wow, what can I say - having seen countless numbers of indie films where the filmmakers seem to have no idea of what to do with their camera, or how to direct the actors, or when to cut, and when to let a beat hang, I can truly say that Road to Victory was a breath of fresh air. The story of this film is as original as I have seen in a LONG time, and doesn't rely on name talent to sell a poorly conceived storyline and performances.The subject matter of the film IS mature, and will cause giggles especially among audiences under 20, but after a few disarming scenes, the seriousness of Elliot's (Reilly) problem sinks in, and an emotional bond is created between viewer and protagonist which lasts the duration of the film. Anna (Anderson) is played both ruthlessly and tenderly and will evoke a broad range of emotion.Definitely a film worth catching in a theater or festival if you can, or you can just wait it out and pick it up on DVD once it's formally released.