Everything Will Happen Before You Die (2010)

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Former party boy Edgar is finally ready to settle down. He's got a thriving T-shirt design business and is about to get married, but on his wedding day, his best friend tempts him into a day-long binge in Los Angeles.

Overview
"Everything Will Happen Before You Die", directed by Dan Finkel and released in 2010, is an independent comedy-drama film. This interesting movie includes engaging plot twists, unexpected alliances, and showcases a sensible perspective of Southern California culture. The leading functions are played by Dave Foley, as Bruce, and Brian Dietzen who plays Ed.

Plot
The plot of "Everything Will Happen Before You Die" revolves around a fatally shy and aberrant bureaucrat, Ed, who's about to wed his girlfriend. The story begins when Ed's long-lost friend, Bruce appears on the morning of Ed's wedding with a mission: to transfer a casket from one part of LA to another within a specified time. Unfortunately, the journey soon becomes an odyssey filled with profane funny and missed out on exits which takes them through parts of Los Angeles that mainstream motion pictures usually fail to depict.

Characterization
In the motion picture, Ed is protrayed as a reclusive and lonely character, overwhelmed by his work and impending marriage. He personifies a lonesome working adult caught up in a circle of boring monotonous life and is mostly ignorant of the distinct lives other individuals live in his city. On the other side, Bruce, played by Dave Foley, is an unforeseeable character with a negligent way of life. He is removed from societal norms, constantly drawing Ed out of his convenience zone.

Styles and Style
"Everything Will Happen Before You Die" incorporates styles of relationship, self-discovery, spontaneity, and the essence of living in today. It utilizes a journey as an extended metaphor for personal growth and transformation as the journey propels the principal characters into unforeseen circumstances and conflicts.

The movie provides a distinctive and practical view of Southern California, which sets it apart from the polished and idealized version of LA often illustrated in other Hollywood movies.

Vital Reception
"Everything Will Happen Before You Die" got positive reviews from most critics and audience alike for its genuine representation of Los Angeles, unconventional character developments, and interesting plot. The efficiencies of Brian Dietzen and Dave Foley were particularly lauded for their personification of their respective characters. Despite its low-budget production, the movie was hailed for its skilled storytelling and thought-provoking themes.

Conclusion
In essence, "Everything Will Happen Before You Die" showcases the transformative narrative of apparently dull lives all of a sudden tossed into an adventure. Huge on laughs, the movie continues to deliver a heartfelt tale about breaking free from societal standards while embracing life's unpredictabilities. In spite of a few of the conventional clichés found in indie dramas, the strength of the storyline and performances make it a satisfying watch.

Top Cast

  • Bret Roberts (small)
    Bret Roberts
    Doran
  • John Hawkes (small)
    John Hawkes
    Lane
  • Brian McGuire
    Edgar
  • Jade Dornfeld (small)
    Jade Dornfeld
    Paddy
  • Mark Boone Junior (small)
    Mark Boone Junior
    Leonea
  • Nick Stahl (small)
    Nick Stahl
    Hunter Robinson
  • Max Hoffman (small)
    Max Hoffman
    Burt
  • Marie De Sauvage
    Gabriella "The Kenyan"
  • Jared Varava
    Man on Street
  • Mike Lutgen
    Geno
  • Ugo Bianchi (small)
    Ugo Bianchi
    Boone