I was attracted to this film by the cast. Nevertheless, as so often (far too often) the cast was let down by poor storytelling.
I'm not American (I spend a lot of time here with work) however even I felt patronised by the story. I found it to ooze condescension. Not for one moment do I believe any of those involved in the writing/creating of this film are from Fresno or are working class. Now! You may say that is of no importance, but it is very important, as it leaves this story shallow/soulless & soulless is the best way I can describe Addicted To Fresno. Well! Soulless & patronising.
NB. When there is no love or connection to an environment in which a story is told, things will fall flat.
Simply put, it's not very good. There's no cohesiveness. It's not an outright comedy (although it's cast for one) nor is it a tumbleweed tale (it lacks too much soul for that).
* By "tumbleweed tale" I mean contemporary American versions of kitchen-sink dramas/comedies like Napoleon Dynamite or even Fargo.
I'm not American (I spend a lot of time here with work) however even I felt patronised by the story. I found it to ooze condescension. Not for one moment do I believe any of those involved in the writing/creating of this film are from Fresno or are working class. Now! You may say that is of no importance, but it is very important, as it leaves this story shallow/soulless & soulless is the best way I can describe Addicted To Fresno. Well! Soulless & patronising.
NB. When there is no love or connection to an environment in which a story is told, things will fall flat.
Simply put, it's not very good. There's no cohesiveness. It's not an outright comedy (although it's cast for one) nor is it a tumbleweed tale (it lacks too much soul for that).
* By "tumbleweed tale" I mean contemporary American versions of kitchen-sink dramas/comedies like Napoleon Dynamite or even Fargo.