Archie's Final Project Reviews

Archie's Final Project is one of the more realistic films that looks at suicide I've seen, that will turn some people away and it's not a film for everyone, I'm sure some would hate it but they shouldn't. Archie who is played by a solid Gabriel Sunday is an average high schooler, while not overly picked on or depressed he is just lost, has no close friends and is sick of all the bullshit. One day he declares for a class project that he is going to film himself committing suicide. With the cops arrival to take him away for a psychiatric evaluation, the whole school notices him, including his dream girl since freshman year, Sierra Silver (the beautiful Brooke Nevin). Sierra who hides behind a smile of massacre turns out to be more of a kindred spirit than he would have ever guessed. While a hyperactive film full of Archie's handheld camera work, rotoscope animation, and his impressions from the films he loves (including a descent Christopher Walken from Deer Hunter), Final Project captures a realistic glimps of a lost teenager who most decide to stay alive and dream his dreams or go through with his project and encounter the last time he will ever go to sleep. Grade: B.

Between a 5/10 and 6/10, the premise sounds promising but its execution (no pun intended) is grating.

Great movie with a positive ending message, even though the movie can be triggering for some.

I watched this an fell in love. This movie really touched me in a personal way.

One Film That's Relates To Certain Points In Life That Helps Teach A Lesson In Our Hearts That Is Complex And Entertaining. Though It Makes Us See That We Are All In Just One Movie. But We Have No Ending, Though It Goes On Forever With Our Lives As Sequels.

I thought the movie was overall powerful and timely in my life due to two recent suicides. There were many intentional cliches and also some inspiringly original quotes and dialogue.Great cinematography imo. not for everyone.

Bit Confusing at some points but an amazing film about teenage suicide

I really enjoyed this movie, but the ending felt a lit tle rushed. I loved the way it was cut/shot, it gave film a great pace.

Archie's Final Project is a hard movie to dissect. It has brillance and failures happening side by side. It is so uneven that it is hard to get your bearings. The way high schoolers react to Archie rings so false that it almost tanks the film. Then things like animation, in your face editing, and subject matter really impressed me. This is a movie I would recommend you to see. Just like Archie it has its ups and downs.

Im really open to lots of movies, and I enjoy alot of films. I was really interested in this, It was recommended to me by a friend. But this movie is just not good. Its slow and boring. It tries to be very stylized, but it was a turn off for me. I couldnt care less about any of the characters in the film, and I feel like I was supposed to. The actor playing Archie, I think could have a career and IS talented. But overall this movie is bad.

Archie's Final Project is one of the more realistic films that looks at suicide I've seen, that will turn some people away and it's not a film for everyone, I'm sure some would hate it but they shouldn't. Archie who is played by a solid Gabriel Sunday is an average high schooler, while not overly picked on or depressed he is just lost, has no close friends and is sick of all the bullshit. One day he declares for a class project that he is going to film himself committing suicide. With the cops arrival to take him away for a psychiatric evaluation, the whole school notices him, including his dream girl since freshman year, Sierra Silver (the beautiful Brooke Nevin). Sierra who hides behind a smile of massacre turns out to be more of a kindred spirit than he would have ever guessed. While a hyperactive film full of Archie's handheld camera work, rotoscope animation, and his impressions from the films he loves (including a descent Christopher Walken from Deer Hunter), Final Project captures a realistic glimps of a lost teenager who most decide to stay alive and dream his dreams or go through with his project and encounter the last time he will ever go to sleep. Grade: B.

I had the pleasure of seeing Archie's Final Project a few years back at a film festival when it was titled "My Suicide". The first thing I thought while walking out of the theater was wow, that is nothing I have ever seen before. You will be amazed at the details, design, fast editing that this film has thoroughly examined. For the film, it deals with a heavy subject, teenage suicide. Now out of all the films I have seen, "The Virgin Suicides", "Thirteen" (that was a pretty good one), for this generation Archie's Final Projects hits directly home. Everything said, done, is exactly what teenagers are going through, without being too overly dramatic or lacking of. There are even hits of comedy which makes moments of laughter, but overall the seriousness of the film and the message is real, you are submerged with the characters and the emotions that you can't help but feel. Archie is a kid that genuinely yearns for connection, the feeling of being in touch with others. He is a media geek, but who isn't nowadays in this 21st century? With all this technology, I can see why someone would break. With that being said, please do yourself a favor, and watch this film. At least once, and educate your children.. Teachers, parents, mental health professionals this is a must.

Directed by: David Lee Miller

Starring: Gabriel Sunday, Brooke Nevin, Mariel Hemingway, David Carradine, Joe Mantegna, Nora Dunn, and Michael Welch.

Best film of the year in this genre. Very poignant and relevant story, A must see for you and your teens. Gabriel Sunday is under the radar but after this his star will shine very brightly. Please see this film, you will not regret it. Also, the way it is filmed and the characters portrayed is done in a fun and imaginative way. Just go see.

I saw this film two years ago at the Giffoni Film Festival in Italy where it not only got a standing ovation but went on to sweep the awards. It blew everyone in that theater away. And it has been with baited breath that I have waited for this films theatrical release. It's a moving, powerful film. It's beautiful in it's message and in it's artistry.

There are no words that will do this film justice! that being said, here I go.
Archie's Final Project is THE MOST INCREDIBLY MOVING AND POWERFUL MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN. For teens who feel like misfits, or just out of sync with society, this movie will speak to you on a personal level. For any parent who wants insight into the real world of their child, this film is a must see. FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS GREAT MOVIES, YOUR SEARCH ENDS HERE! The story is, and will always be relevant and gripping. The acting has you forgetting it's a movie, as you are pulled into Archie's life. You will forget you are watching a movie, and feel as if you are watching a friend you've known your whole life.
The pesudo-documentry style of the film is very intimate. A fantastic mix of "home-made" first-person footage and traditional third person movie filming is truly well done. Coupled with the "you-tube/home-made" special effects, Archie's Final Project CAN RIGHTLY BE CONSIDERED A WORK OF ART.
The story will attack the full range of your emotions. It is considered a dark comedy and will have you laughing quite frequently. However, there are moments in the film when you will discover that yes, even you can cry. It is beyond entertaining and I guarantee you won't want it to end. It personally MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME (Godfather eat your heart out).
Archie is an unforgettable character that transcends the film and has you falling in love with him from the very beginning of the film. You will find yourself relating to him at many points in the film on a very personal level and who knows, you may just be an Archie yourself
Finally, I must say that at points the subject matter may not be appropriate for younger audiences, but I also feel it is important that every teen sees this movie.
So, as I already said, words don't do this film justice. GO SEE IT!

this was truly an incredible movie that everyone should see at some point in their life. There are so many "Anti-suicide" films out there that dont really ever get the point across, they are all a bunch of cliches (unfortunately).... this movie, however, sends off such a powerful message that it really makes you think

One of the most striking films I have ever seen. Touching, real (maybe a little bit too real), with inspiring actors and a great crew behind the movie. You can feel the dedication behind the screen, itâ(TM)s so real, and the feeling you get from watching it is indescribable. I think most teenagers go through that awkward face, where they donâ(TM)t know who they are and who they want to become. I know I have, and as I saw the film, I could see parts of my life flash through my head. Itâ(TM)s a heartbreaking movie, with love and confusion.

A gorgeous piece of cinema, definitely worth your time.

people see depressive and sad and stupid but thats because they never went throughout a life experience like this movie i can say I'm a "archie" but the truth is that i was a "Archie" this movie shows what goes on in some teen agers minds and what goes on in real life not in specific but it shows the meaning and is people don't understand or see the meaning of this movie they really don't understand life ,"life isn't always happy its also sad thats how life is"-archie.i wish people made more movies like this.