Neo Ned [DVD]

The storyline has already been explained so I will keep it short. I was definitely surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. Jeremy Renner was fantastic in this. He plays off the wall characters perfectly. Movies like The Avengers don't showcase how great of an actor he is. It was a little tough hearing some of the things he said to Gabrielle Union's character but I felt he portrayed it in a way that made you understand why he acted that way. My favorite part was the scene at the abandoned gas station. The vulnerability they both portrayed was unbelievable. This movie really is not about racism and I hope people give it a chance like I did. I get what people were saying about the ending but I understand why it was written that way. If I could give half stars, I would probably give it 4.5 stars because of the ending.

This is an unusual character study of two unlikely completely polar opposites thrown together in a situation that forces them to realize their differences and accept a growing admiration and affection.Ned is a ruffian with no home or family. His father is petty crook who never had time for him and Ned finds himself searching for a place to be— probably like how some gang members are today. He begins an association with the Aryan Nation who teach him of course how to hate everybody, especially and of course Blacks.His erratic behavior causes him to be placed in a mental institution where he meets, Rachel, a quirky NOT-QUITE-ALL-THERE black girl, who for some strange reason thinks that she is the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler, (yeah I know, the writer was probably reaching in his story line).She is oddly innocent and sees things through her own mental rose colored glasses.She and Ned begin an unlikely union and escape the mental institution. They laugh and they love and Ned begins to see that there is a secret pain in this girl and is brought to anger when he finds out what it is.Again I will not spoil it with the epic finalization, but I should say it took me months to watch this movie and I must have changed the channel a dozen times before I became so bored one morning that I HAD to watch it, and that my friend is how you find little known gems in the movie world.

I liked this movie; the story/plot was a fairly fresh one for interracial love, the question of who's to say WHO is mentally unstable and whether or not they should be committed to inpatient psychiatric care. It offers you the chance to think about those two topics. I can say I was surprised a couple of times at who did what and why. The right actors were chosen for the parts, respectively playing their characters well. This was made by a film company I'm unfamiliar with, and who's budget must have been low. There were times I wished there were subtitles. Nevertheless this was a pretty good movie that I've viewed more than once.

Thank goodness for Amazon for their refund policy; otherwise, I would be stuck with another movie I will never watch again.I do not like Gabriella Union's acting, and my opinion remains unchanged after watching this oldie. I am a fan of Jeremy Renner; however, his character could be played with more complication.Don't get me started with the quality.Verdict: Good for the movie buffs and curious folks. Bad for those who is just simply a critic and wouldn't give this movie the time of day.

Only on a rare occasion can I say that a movie that went straight to Starz then DVD, actually DESERVED a nationwide release in theaters. The acting, plot originality, flow, composition, and the way issues (such as racism, etc...) are portrayed in the film were all superbly done. It definitely should have been shown across the country. I look forward to Van Fischer's next movie, whenever that may be. Just hope I don't have to wait three years+ to see it. :-)Show your support for Neo Ned, it is definitely a movie worth buying.

I really like the characters, I cared about them. The acting was really good. I would not watch it again as it was somewhat depressing. Not a happy ending.

I don't want to say this film was unexpectedly amazing(because Jeremy Renner as far as I can tell doesn't make bad movies) but because of the title and subject matter, one would probably be surprised at how enjoyable it is!I found it absolutely hillarious at times, and you really grow to love the characters and care what happens to them. It was a very heart-warming story about some very kooky individuals.I am so glad I found this movie :)

I put this disk in for the first time. The case was shrink wrapped and case sealed. About half way through the movie it suddenly turned a negative look and would not play at all