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"A WARM AND WELCOMING CELEBRATION OF MUSIC...
The musical numbers are frequent and fabulous."
-THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"AN EXTREMELY ENGAGING FILM... Naughton deserves credit for an unconventional, sharply written script that subverts all the cliches of the star-is-born story... proves there are plenty of offbeat ways to satisfy audiences without hewing to formula."
-THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“A TERRIFIC LOVELETTER TO STRUGGLING MUSICIANS… Reminded me of the films I’ve loved by Jon Carney… Once, Sing Street, and Begin Again… The songs are great. Their 3-part harmonies are gorgeous… People are gonna love this movie.”
-FOX 5 (SAN DIEGO)
"A REAL CROWD PLEASER... a warm, affectionate movie that’s engagingly droll and unpretentious… The result is clearly a labor of love— and a charming one.”
-ONE GUYS OPINION
“AN ENGAGING MOVIE WITH A STRONG CAST AND ABSOLUTELY AMAZING SONGS… Naughton, Chartrand & Price share remarkable chemistry… The music is fantastic… If one is not a fan of The Sweet Remains before watching the film, they will be by the time it is over.”
-FILM THREAT
“A COOL LITTLE GEM OF A MOVIE... feels authentic in its humorous portrayal of life on the tattered edge of the independent music scene… Anyone who’s ever been in a band will find things that ring hilariously, sometimes painfully, true.”
-THE MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL
“A DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL ADVENTURE… The songs and ambience make us want to settle into the world of the film and stay there… A must-see for anyone who’s ever started, or wanted to start, a band.”
-DIARY OF A SPECTATOR
“FUN, ROLLICKING ADVENTURES… They don’t have to lipsynch because they sound that good… By the time ‘The Independents’ ends, you believe in them as much as they believe in themselves. Maybe more.”
-CINEKONG
“GENUINE PERFORMANCES, HUMOROUS WRITING & TOE-TAPPING SONGS... In a world where capes and creatures dominate our screens, this small-scale humanistic story is refreshing.”
-DAILY MESSENGER
“A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY… Naughton’s story comes off as authentic, personal, and raw… You can’t help but smile.”
-MUSIC CITY DRIVE-IN
“A SWEETLY EARNEST AND OFTEN FUNNY ODE TO THE SIMPLE JOY OF MAKING MUSIC. …Give Naughton credit for adding plenty of unexpected speed bumps on the road… The three leads are talented musicians with just enough easygoing charm to get us rooting for them almost immediately.”
-MADDWOLF
“ENJOYABLE… ‘The Independents’ has a nice vibe… thanks to the guys’ chemistry and the winning nature of this down-on-their-luck story.”
-WE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
“CHARMING & DELIGHTFUL… Filled with wonderful music…Entertaining and melodic.”
-GEEK VIBES NATION
“A HEART-FELT BUDDY MOVIE with some fine 3-part harmonies and well-drawn characters… It’s a lot of fun… And I really liked it.”
-CHICK FLICKS
“A CHARMER, A WELL-WRITTEN & WELL-PLAYED WINNER… There’s a sweet little tenderness to this musical.”
-BOBBY RIVERS TV
“COMBINES HEART & GREAT MUSIC… Naughton’s script is commendable…
I recommend the film.”
-REVIEWS & DUNN
“AN EFFECTIVE FEEL GOOD MOVIE… an indie film darling…
The film has a nice, smooth and easy flow.”
-AFROTORONTO
“CATCH ‘THE INDEPENDENTS’ BEFORE THIS FILM BREAKS OUT… One of the more unique, original and authentic movies to cross our e-desk in some time—and funny too!”
-THE VT INDEPENDENT
“THE MUSIC AND DISARMING ONSCREEN CHEMISTRY of these real life band mates will make you smile from ear to ear.”
-RED VINE REVIEWER
“AN ENDEARING TALE that works even if you’ve never heard a
single recording by the Sweet Remains.”
-AZ CENTRAL (USA Today)