SYNOPSICS
On the Fringe (2001) is a English movie. Jeffrey Palmer has directed this movie. Dan Clay,Jerry Howe,Bill Humphreys,Matthew Magennis are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2001. On the Fringe (2001) is considered one of the best Drama movie in India and around the world.
Set against the scenic backdrop of a vibrant New England fall... a story of homecoming and healing unfolds when Kurt hits the streets of Garrison Falls, New Hampshire. Traveling for nearly three years after his mother's death, Kurt is back to reconcile with his father Kenneth and brother Elijah. But his plans are quickly derailed when he befriends Dwayne, a benevolent comrade of the town misfits. Over a game of cards, Kurt meets Eddie, a deadbeat dad hiding from gambling debts, and Seamus, an antisocial pack rat withdrawn from the world around him. Together, the four characters form an uncompromising fellowship that pushes them into the fringes of society. This is a stirring and complex vision wrapped in breathtaking scenery.
On the Fringe (2001) Reviews
Ethereal story about conflicted, complex and troubled characters.
It's always great to watch movies with characters who are conflicted and to follow their transition or non transition and progression in their lives. On The Fringe is one of those stories about a group of misfits living on the fringe. Each character brings their own unique personalities to the story, set in a beautiful and scenic New Hampshire. The story unfolds around the central character, Kurt (Dan Clay) who returns to his hometown after a few years of absence. He crossed path and connected with Dwayne (Jerry Howe), a peace seeking father like figure and glue to the main characters of misfits. Rounding out this group is an alcoholic, Eddie ( Michael Walsh) hiding from his debtors and Seamus (Matt Magennis), a antisocial and mostly mute character. For fans of coming of age or potential to come of age movies, such as Good Will Hunting or Garden State, this is a ethereal independent movie you can appreciate.
Excellent character study with spectacular Fall scenery
This was a very entertaining movie and a fine character study. I found myself completely involved in the lives of the main characters and was sorry to see the film end - I would have loved to continue on with these people and see where their lives took them after the events in the movie. The photography was spectacular with a gorgeous Fall in New England setting as a backdrop to the story. The music was excellent and appropriate to the various scenes. There were moments of laughter as well as sadness - something for everyone. This was an excellent independent movie that deserves more attention & praise.
A very original slice of New Hampshire life and a truly "independent" film
This is a film that clearly requires a quiet, patient viewing. That's it. The story has many layers and you're not going to appreciate it if you're not fully involved. It has a nice, lyrical quality to it, it is beautifully photographed, it is paced really well, and the acting is good. The writing is very good too, and this is what we should expect from well-made, independents. These characters have an emotional life to them. The writing is not your typical "Hollywood" smash bang imitation. The story has a depth and a quality to it, and a very cool David Lynch element, that kept me intrigued. I thought it was great. It wasn't what I expected. Albeit a little quirky, the film all around has a dreamy sincerity to it and I love that in these kinds of films. The story is interesting, it evolves carefully, and well, and it makes sense! A rarity indeed.
Go Buy This Movie!
Sometimes in life, we come apart and there is no single person or single answer there to help put you back together again. Sometimes in life, we try to look into places where no words, wisdom or gifted hindsight could ever penetrate. Independent film director, Jeff Palmer's "On the Fringe" explores the human condition by traversing familiar territories of death, self destruction and self preservation. Thankfully, it does not try to dish it out to the audience like children waiting to dive in the Halloween candy dish, or smother onlookers in introspective turmoil or pain that dumbfounds and petrifies the senses. Thankfully, "On the Fringe" is enjoyable to watch and paces itself with solid story-telling, purposeful soul-sharing, with a sharp eye on hope and wisdom. I think every movie fan of the heartfelt breed should absorb this poetic achievement of substance. After three years, Kurt Calloway (Dan Clay) returns home. Kurt looks like every all American mother's son. Handsome, beautiful eyes, strong voice and will. Dan has an exceptional consistency in delivering a role that is haunted by a tragic and most painful memory; his mother's suicidal death. The movie never linger too longs about her death, but acknowledges the after affect it has between Kurt and his hopeful father, Kenneth (Bill Humphreys). Will time heal the pain of their shared loss? Will time bring father and son back together again? Incidentally, upon Kurt's return to his hometown, discovers new relationships with three dysfunctional men whose own souls are tormented by reverberating echoes of self affliction that either cut deep, impact hard, or terrify. His first elderly misfit of a friend, Dwayne (Jery Howe), had bled himself on a dock, the young man, Seamus (Matt Magennis), a trike wheeling introvert who lost his sister to a tree fall and lastly, a drunken musical talent, Eddie (Michael Walsh), who is still running from the mob for an overdue balance which led to the loss of his own wife and daughter. Together, the four pain musketeers. Together, they indirectly weave a road map for each other's way out of the pits where 'demons of self' do not like to let go. Interestingly, the tag line of the film, "You'll find your niche and jive...", is lightly touched upon by the pain musketeers self deliverance from their own demons. I felt the phrase actually boosted or punctuated 'hope' by film end. I didn't come away feeling incomplete watching "On the Fringe", I came away feeling I've watched an honest film with an honest story about real people on the fringe of life and looking for a way back home. Buy this film and watch it from beginning to end. It is a thing of substance that will not preach to you, it weeps with you and pats you on the back.
Good Movie
"On the Fringe" is a movie that doesn't try to be something that its not. It's a story about people dealing with real life problems, without cheesy gun fights or sex scenes for no reason. Jeff Palmer does a good job with the writing and directing, however the acting did seem a little stiff and felt like the actors were reading lines instead of truly "being" the characters at times. Overall the music was very good and fit the story well, especially during the opening title sequence. I also loved seeing New England in the fall. It fit the characters and story well, sort of like they were dying but still beautiful to look at. It's worth checking out if you get a chance. This is what independent films should strive to be, a movie that has real emotion and doesn't just try to do the same thing Hollywood films also do.