Steinesongo Too many fans seem to be blown away

Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

Iseerphia All that we are seeing on the screen is happening with real people, real action sequences in the background, forcing the eye to watch as if we were there.

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Betsy Malone Everyone must face it, but at what point in time is the question? Some find it in the darkest corners of their mind… or in the most unlikely places.What are the circumstances that lead to real love? Road To Victory is a love story about a Pre-med football player, Elliot, (Mike Reilly) destined for bigger and better things as a professional player. However, he suffers a head injury during a match that leaves him impotent and searching for his manhood. Anna, (Julia Anderson) a stripper who enjoys the pleasures of life meets Elliott at college in a pre-med class and the tumultuous relationship begins.This independent film goes beyond the Hollywood version of a relationship and delves in to the many layers of life that confront a man and a woman seeking real love. Perfect for couples to glimpse at the depths of commitment, the challenges of ego, and the obstacles faced in the everyday world. Through their tumultuous love affair they discover love through the beginnings of lust. Lust is wanting and love is giving.The cinematography, score, and acting are superb in this professional presentation. Writer, director and actor, Mike Reilly, delivers a provocative film with vivid realism.Intelligent, thoughtful, and a well-written movie with compelling performances by everyone involved. Timely… a chic flick… and a guys movie! This rates a 10 out of 10 for a truly independent film.A 3rd Dog Script favorite, Road To Victory is a brilliantly crafted story that touches hearts and minds! 3rd Dog Script aka Betsy Banfield-Malone

dcfilmmaker1 I think that most people will generally like this film, as the ultimate message is universal. But, I think it really speaks on a much more profound level to those of us who have shared some of the character's experiences.When I was in college, I found out my boyfriend of 3 years was using steroids, and that he'd been using the entire time we'd been together, and before. He was buff but he wasn't a freak, and his job was as a personal trainer since he'd been an athlete when he was in college, so I never really suspected.To make a long story short, he started having health problems (like we see in the film), and the effects on the relationship were really bad. I won't betray that relationship now by giving details, but I stuck by him through all of it. When I finally found out about the steroid use, I confronted him, but he refused to talk about it. I told him to make a choice and he told me would stop.Two months later, I found out he'd lied; he chose the drugs over me. I left and never looked back, and this movie brought back a lot of emotions I thought I'd left behind. I really wanted the main character to confess, but he never did. But, I realize, because of my experience, that someone who uses steroids never does, (unless they're a retired pro athlete with a book to sell...Jose Canseco...Bill Romanowski)But what really got to me was how much the female lead (Anna) came to care about the main character (Elliot) and how much he wanted to let her in but couldn't. For me, it was the other side of the argument that I had never wanted to understand.It wasn't until the main character was confronted with the big picture, and given the ultimatum of choosing between a family and pro sport, (those he loved vs. the drugs) that he finally realized what he was doing. True to form, he never admits it, in fact he has to spend the rest of his life hiding from it, but he does accept responsibility.The movie really boils down to asking these two characters to examine the choices they are making with their lives, and the effect was that it made me, the audience do the same. Elliot says at the end of the movie that he "chose right."It really made me think about the number of times that I could say that I chose right about something so important.

travelbrad_2000 This film is SO timely it should not be ignored. The subject matter has been discussed a lot lately, and the factual information involved in this film is in line with discussions of the day. Likely it will be the cornerstone of films in this discussion.It is deep in subject matter and a truly remarkable piece of work for young filmmakers.Go out of your way to find it at a festival or on DVD. Then look further into the subject and you will find out insightful this film really is.It is a daring and aggressive film that these young filmmakers have pursued. From the digital format to the editing, to the subject matter. To have taken on such a large project for the first effort is to be highly commended.

SDSurfer Wow, what can I say - having seen countless numbers of indie films where the filmmakers seem to have no idea of what to do with their camera, or how to direct the actors, or when to cut, and when to let a beat hang, I can truly say that Road to Victory was a breath of fresh air. The story of this film is as original as I have seen in a LONG time, and doesn't rely on name talent to sell a poorly conceived storyline and performances.The subject matter of the film IS mature, and will cause giggles especially among audiences under 20, but after a few disarming scenes, the seriousness of Elliot's (Reilly) problem sinks in, and an emotional bond is created between viewer and protagonist which lasts the duration of the film. Anna (Anderson) is played both ruthlessly and tenderly and will evoke a broad range of emotion.Definitely a film worth catching in a theater or festival if you can, or you can just wait it out and pick it up on DVD once it's formally released.