An actual Tracktown movie review, with plot summary. And it is +ive

I heard this and they played clips from the film. Obviously it was on radio but she sounded flat as an actress. I also got tired just during the short piece of the narcissistic life of a professional runner. No time to do anything else! (like make a movie)

But I get it, its hard for someone who hasn't had a real job to realize how the life of a professional runner has, well, a hell of a lot more free time than most have. Not saying its easy, but most of us don't have easy. So the wah wah is a little hard to stomach.

Hope she does well with it, but it didn't sound like something I'd be interested in.

GrowUp wrote:

nofingcluedude wrote:

Any scenes that Mr. Skin will need to know about?

There's no place for this on this thread. Grow up.

Disagree. The "Variety" review mentions a hook-up between Alexi's character and her film crush, a scene that we presume includes at least mild groping. Not to mention that the review further reveals that the main character has no problem acknowledging her flat chest. So it's a valid inquiry to ask whether or not any nudity is involved. Because, let's face it, the film seems to have no other redeeming qualities.

+100000000000quote]Greek Yogurt wrote:

Plastic Greek Goddess wrote:

Alexi Pappas = biggest narcissist currently in the sport

No way! Nick is still No. 1 in that dept.[/quote]

Tips wrote:

For contrast:

http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/tracktown-review-alexi-pappas-1201789166/

Interesting review. It isn't entirely negative, but obviously not positive either.

If this arrives somewhere for free streaming I'd take a chance on it.

It's fine its just not true to running. I ran on a college team and I thought I'd see some of the real inside stuff on what it's like to be a runner but it seems like it was made for people who want the quirky not real version of what being a weirdo runner is.

Stating the obvious wrote:

I heard this and they played clips from the film. Obviously it was on radio but she sounded flat as an actress. I also got tired just during the short piece of the narcissistic life of a professional runner. No time to do anything else! (like make a movie)

But I get it, its hard for someone who hasn't had a real job to realize how the life of a professional runner has, well, a hell of a lot more free time than most have. Not saying its easy, but most of us don't have easy. So the wah wah is a little hard to stomach.

Hope she does well with it, but it didn't sound like something I'd be interested in.

The whole hook of the movie is "a pro runner is forced to take a day off, and she doesn't know what to do with herself."

So instead of having 22 hours of free time, she has 24. HOW WILL SHE SURVIVE?

That confused me too--is that really the plot hinge? Like nobody ever misses a day? And like whatever ailment she has means she can't stretch or eat well or nap or visualize or the million other things pros could conceivably justify as part of their job? Also, what is this previously unheard of condition that requires one day off in the few days between a heat and final, but apparently resolves itself after just one rest day? Finally, she'd only be doing a few miles in that scenario anyway, so....oh, screw it.

Yes, yes, it's not meant to be a documentary. But that's the best plot hinge they could come up with?

I think it's supposed to show how emotionally stunted the character is: a day without running and her life falls apart. Honestly, it doesn't sound like the best portrayal of a serious distance runner.

So she takes a day off from running, goes into town and hooks up with a guy while playing his xylophone (a euphemism?). She talks to her dad, she talks to her mom, and speaks almost entirely in motivational poster sayings. Why are distribution companies not lining up?

Do You Guys Realize wrote:

Rachel Dratch went to Dartmouth, quite a few years ahead of Pappas

Did you have a point?

Tracktown doesn't seem any thinner on plot than 90% of what Hollywood puts out.

Hated that Variety review. Between Pappas and the reviewer, I have a good idea which one truly has seen _way_ too many indie movies. And I find it ironic (hope I got that right) that Tracktown is criticized for too many quotes, in a review that does nothing but reference other films. Don't tell me what other films this film is like; tell me what _this_ film is like, in a plain English sentence, preferably original.

Variety review:

"...there’s an almost excruciating aspect to their courtship, as Sawyer speaks to the 21-year-old Plumb the way someone might to a mentally disabled child."

Oh, I just love movie reviews.

Tips wrote:

For contrast:

http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/tracktown-review-alexi-pappas-1201789166/

Wow harsh

My favorite part - "severely stunted in most other respects, especially all things emotional or intellectual, taking 90 minutes to arrive at her first original thought"

Sounds like the star is real life

I hope you realize they knew that already when they wrote the script.

Can someone chime in as to how enforceable ROFRs are? Seems like something that a court could choose to ignore.

I'm just speculating so please someone with any knowledge on the matter chime in.

Here's a review from an actual movie reviewer. It is -ive.

http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/tracktown-review-alexi-pappas-1201789166/

asasddd wrote:

Can someone chime in as to how enforceable ROFRs are? Seems like something that a court could choose to ignore.

I'm just speculating so please someone with any knowledge on the matter chime in.

Rolling On the Floor Rolfing?

Kiprop dope wrote:

Predictable criticism from ahole's who have done nothing in their lives and who have no idea what a huge accomplishment it is to create, write, produce, direct, act in a Feature Film. .

This garbage is now "a feature film"? How many theaters is it in?

This is a film class selfie-sticked video to nowhere.

Narcissus vs Nemesis wrote:

Kiprop dope wrote:

Predictable criticism from ahole's who have done nothing in their lives and who have no idea what a huge accomplishment it is to create, write, produce, direct, act in a Feature Film. .

This garbage is now "a feature film"? How many theaters is it in?

This is a film class selfie-sticked video to nowhere.

This

Alexi, please stop living off of my tax dollars and complaining about how "hard" your lifestyle is. You're on the cusp to where you don't quite make it in terms of achieving performances that warrant Nike to pay you a big girl salary. I applaud you for your hard work, and commitment to pursuing your passion. But, there comes a point where being over the top, self centered, and craving attention becomes very off putting. Nike does not make money off of you, and they are very kind to be sponsoring you. You are not one of their athletes that enables them to sell more gear or shoes. Most of their revenue in the running scene is not even generated by people who have heard of Rupp or Centro, let alone you. They make money off of us who get real salaries, and can afford to buy all the shoes and gear we desire. Or our families desire. I wish you the best, but please tone it back.