Gabriel (2007)

I find the IMDb rating for this movie saying more about the voters then about the movie. Most people are unaffected apparently. I am hit full face by this movie. The films mirroring of the human condition is nothing short of spectacular. I don't think this film could have been made this good by any other kind of budget or by any other set of prerequisites for that matter. The actors, the director, the story line, the art direction and special effects all tuned into each other. This is one of those very rare times that all the pieces just fall perfectly together. Beautiful... hopefully with time more people will discover this masterpiece.

OK let's get the bad stuff out of the way first, it's a low budget film, the actors aren't great and generally quite bad a times but that is easily forgiven.To me there is a lot of truth within this film and the story is good which is ultimately what makes this film good and it's a great example that you don't need millions to make a decent film as well as the artistic feel (at times) it's just let down by some terrible acting, corny moments because this could have been a masterpiece if they worked on those things.They are actually working on a sequel and I for one am very exited, hopefully they'll work on the aforementioned negatives and make a brilliant next movie.

After watching this you might want to take some time and think (again) upon the "rules" that govern the human nature. I think that our greatest flaws as human beings have been translated in a very suggestive way by using the symbols of "archangels" and "fallens", these hierophanies corrupted by a world of whoredom and drugs - things that induce fear and hate... In this world, they say, "even angels are afraid to walk"...What about the poor "inhabitants" which are only human...? They already surrendered, not knowing that there might be something better out there. They keep thinking that they are free, while few chosen ones are trying to really set them free... so they can choose...by free will! Well, it sounds much like this world... Great allegory.

First of: If you don't feel like reading all the review, at least read the Bottom line at the end, it will tell you all you need to know.I was surprise to see this movie has just 5 stars accumulative in IMDb. Usually IMDb is a great place to get good references for movies, but this time, don't pay too much attention to bad reviews.I can understand if people didn't like the movie, but the comments from people who rated the movie low just doesn't make sense.The acting is good, specially coming from unknown actors... I particularly liked the performance of Dwaine Stevenson. But most other characters did a very good job as well.The setting was portrayed adequately, and the effects, I believe, for the most part where good, not over-done or exaggerated.Truth is, I would change a few things from the movie, but that is also true for most movies I see, possible exceptions include Training Day and The Matrix...If you are looking to compare this movie, you need look no further than Constantine, but it is in no way a copy, it just resembles in how it feels for the viewer.I personally think that a low budget didn't hurt this movie that much, and the people involved did a far better job than with bigger, higher-budget blockbusters.Bottom line is: If you think the premise of the movie seems interesting, you will probably like it. Otherwise, don't see it cause you'll just be another reviewer posting a bad review on a good movie.