Sincerely Saul – Movie Review
First Reaction – Sincerely Saul shows the desperation to find yourself in life.
Director: Ian Tripp
Writer: Ian Trip (Screenplay)
Cast
- Ryan Schafer (Everybody Dies by the End)
- Mickey Faerch (Where in the Hell)
- Augie Duke (She’s in Portland)
- Karl Backus
Plot: Stuck at home with his bedridden Grandma, Saul plans to kill himself on his 27th birthday if he doesn’t lose his virginity by then.
Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Sincerely Saul starts as we meet lonely Saul (Schafer) who has plans to kill himself on his 27th birthday if he doesn’t lose his virginity. He lives with his Grandma Diana (Faerch), who needs care around the clock, too. However, the doctors are aware of his plans and force him to take part in therapy.
His addiction begins taking over, as he searches for a way to lose his virginity, but he has nothing else in his life. As his birthday approaches, Saul becomes more desperate to find a solution, which forces him to cross the line.
Verdict on Sincerely Saul
Recap
The movie follows a lonely man who has struggled to find his way in life. He wants to lose his virginity before he turns 27, and it is coming around, and if he doesn’t, he wants to kill himself. We follow the struggles to understand what is important in life, even if the life lessons hit harder than he expects.
Best Parts
The reflection of loneliness in life is strong. It highlights how difficult stepping out in life can be, and feeling left behind can catch up with you. The performances are good from the cast, and they show the spiralling descent our characters are going through.
Worst Parts
Some of the pranks are too much, and the lack of remorse comes off too much in the face. Elsewhere, it portrays Saul as someone horrendously naïve to understanding life, in a way that he never stood a chance in life.
Final Thoughts – Sincerely Saul is a good reflection on the challenges in life.
