Amy's
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| In April 2005, a small corner of the world held its collective breath for the long-awaited premiere of Amy's Visit Home. Would the first-time director bite off more than she could chew (at the nearest McDonald's) or create a stunning masterpiece that would be talked about for years? | |
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"I was drawn into a sordid tale of a young woman's lost innocence. Never before have I witnessed such startlingly dark images caught on film! It was so beautiful - almost painful to watch. I give it 5 stars, but it is definitely not for the faint of heart." Nicole Kelly (formerly "that girl"), Florida, childhood friend and patronizer |
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"A sobering chronicle of wretched excess. Newcomer Amy Yates is totally believable (albeit marginally less gamey) as a Peace Corps volunteer on leave in the States from her Kenyan post. The protagonist (Amy) spent three weeks reacquainting herself with all the worst aspects of popular American culture and best aspects of American cuisine. The supporting cast was weak, but perhaps only due to Amy's monopolizing all available sustenance. Not since "Supersize Me" has there been such a display of conspicuous consumption, yet rather than repellent I found this young woman strangely charismatic and likeable. A 180-proof Tour de Force and a must-see! Both thumbs way up!" Michael
Yates, Nevada, father and chronic over-packer |
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“turmoil…nice, though” Suzy Schmeelk, Virginia, computer scientist and flippy-cup prodigy |
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"It all started out innocently enough. A small Chinese restaurant tucked away in idyllic suburbia. A table for Dave. (And who was this "Dave" anyway?) What ensued was something never to be forgotten... Could friends, many years removed from face-to-face contact rekindle what was lost? Share laughs over a Pu Pu Platter? The answer is a resounding YES! There were laughs about old teachers and long bus rides. Stories about growing up, getting older. Could the in-between years come in focus before the fortune cookies came? Well, maybe not entirely. But the intriguing characters kept the comedy coming, loose and lively. Plot twists abounded. And in the end, the newest friend became the biggest benefactor. There was truly something for everyone. I laughed. I cried (when I swallowed a piece of one of those really hot little peppers...) All in all, it was a five-out-of-five-star tour de force! Everyone left hoping for a sequel in the future!" David Buckingham, Maryland, childhood friend and bringer of all things NASA |
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:-) Kim
Madison, Virginia, Dahlgren-ite and bad-ass EMT |
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| "In
April of 2005, Amy Yates returns to her mother country to share with her
friends and family her trials and adventures of bringing technology to Kenya.
Friends and family travel great distances, some even on elephants or cheetahs,
to meet up with their beloved Amy. Everyone sits on the edge of their seats
as Amy recounted stories of her time in the wild frontier that is Kenya.
Amy's visit is more than just a reunion with friends and family, it was
an opportunity for Amy to introduce them to Kenyan culture.
Will she really like daily hot showers again? Will Sals pizza still taste good? Will Ashwin actually give up one whole night to hang out with her? Will she be able to teach Amelie any bad words? Will she be able to handle any crazy adventures with her Dad and Karen as soon as she lands? Will she finally take the keg stand championship at the JAM house? Will she crawl into her old be with Jimmy? Will she fight with OJ? Will she wake up naked in bed after a night of partying? Will she drool in her designated spot on the floor? Will she still be taller than Marcia? Will her boobs still be smaller than JH? Will climate control still seem as sexy as it had before? Will she like Williamsburg better now that she doesn't live there? Will she be able to finally answer the question: who's the best? (Pollywirl) Join Amy on her adventure back to the States, learn with her friends and family how to do the PC hootchie dance* while singing traditional Kenyan songs, and laugh along as comedy ensues throughout the trip." Marcia Zangrilli, grad school roomie and hand holder extraordinaire * Amy calls it something else like the sexy dance, but my notes aren't good on this subject. Other Reviews: E&S
give it "Two 40s up" |
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