Simply Perfect

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

The acting in this movie is really good.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

Two Strobe Lights Up!The mischievous and dark classic tale by William Shakespeare is re-imagined in filmmaker Gil Cates Jr.'s adaptation. Music, drugs and romance are the forces behind A Midsummer Night's Rave, a high-energy film about the complicated "love square" between four adolescents and fueled by a teaspoon of teenage angst, a cup of lack of communication, a few tablespoons of lust, and a pinch of ecstasy. Without a doubt, this is the most provocative modern-day retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the popular play written by Shakespeare. Cates Jr. has been the only one to hit the nail right on the head with this adaptation. The film retains the barest skeleton of the original plot while directly straying from its dark aspects in favor of a more charming and daring approach.Thanks to compelling performances led by Chad Lindberg and Glen Badyna in flawless character execution, the Cates Jr. release proves highly entertaining despite the heaviness surrounding the story that inspires it. Chad Lindberg portrays the infamous Nick Bottom who delivers nothing less than the comedic relief expected from his character and Glen Badyna plays Puck, the one responsible for the trouble that ensues. It all begins with Mia, the girl next door dating a rich socialite playboy that her mother wants her to settle down with and eventually marry—Damon. Enter Xander, Damon's counterpart, your typical shaggy-haired teenager without a penny to his name and the owner of Mia's heart, but not to his knowledge. Similarly, Xander secretly yearns for Mia but withholds this information from everyone except his best friend, Helena, who just so happens to be Damon's ex-girlfriend— feelings included. Mix all of these ingredients together at a forest-themed rave complete with seductive beats, a rave master, and his drug dealer's latest "love potion" and you have a recipe for excess. By switching the setting from a forest to a forest-themed rave in the city for A Midsummer Night's Rave, but leaving the characters and main plot intact, Cates Jr. caters a message to younger audiences and offers an alternative solution to dealing with problems faced by the youth: a solution that surprisingly does not involve drugs. Although this may seem out of place for a plot taking place mostly at a rave, it breaks down stereotypes and allows for a new generation to build interest in an author most often thought to be archaic and boring.You don't have to be familiar with Shakespeare's play in order to enjoy this film—although it allows for the understanding of some subtle jokes—but it goes without saying that Cates Jr.'s film will take you on an enchanted ride that leaves you with a sudden urge to dance the night away. Oh what a tangled web we weave! A Midsummer Night's Rave should prove to be a box-office hit with anyone who has a sense of rhythm and humor. But if you're easily offended by casual drug use, then you might want to think twice about catching this tempting flick!

Too bad they did not release a soundtrack CD because the music is the only redeeming thing about this movie. Imagine an unlikely cross between "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Redneck Zombies". Assemble a cast too physically unappealing (and too sleazy) to get work in the porn industry even though their acting skills are on that level.When both the director and the writer have their careers stalled for three years after a movie, it is a good indication that you will be viewing a truly staggering mess. Unfortunately the script kept only a bare outline of the Shakespeare play and replaced the rest with student film quality dialogue and plot elements. Most high school class project films are better than this-if only because they have a shorter running length.This is slightly more dull and mind-numbing than spending two hours observing a bunch of drones and wiggers indulging themselves at an actual club. If you are determined to stay with it until the end, and are searching for a way to maintain you sanity, you can focus on trying to figure out where the $1.5 Million budget went since none of it made it onto the screen.Obviously this movie is not for Shakespeare purists but neither is it for anyone with a few still active brain cells. The cinematography is high school MiniDV quality, the production design is accidental, and the editing supports the theory a lot of drugs made their way into the systems of the post-production staff. I am embarrassed to admit even watching it, oh the sacrifices I make for public service.Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.

I am a massive fan of Jeremy London and his fine twin so I bought this film without even having seen it. Jason played a brief but significant part in this rather good film. He - however was not the highlight for me this time.I'm afraid to say I've never heard of Corey Pearson but I am seeking his films like a lunatic now. What a divine creature. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.I have now seen "Summer Catch" and "Going Greek" is on it's way. I think all the actors portrayed the euphoria of a rave quite well. But in a real rave you would see a lot more face-pulling and loss of inhibitions. The scene were Damon spots Elena after the drugs start to kick in is brilliant. I think that depicts the whole movie and the fact that a sweaty Corey Pearson is rather a delight to watch in this amorous state!!!!!! A solid effort for a Shakespearean Classic. I think he'd have been partying among the ravers at large had he been born a few centuries later!

Nothing special at all and was just an unclever movie. There were no good quotes except the 'live love' phrase but other than that nada. The only redeeming values of this movie was seeing a somewhat familiar cast and the music was exceptional. It was an interesting twist on the old Shakespeare poem but I still think it could have been A LOT better! There was a little bit too much on the topic of homosexuality that seemed unrelated to the story and I had no idea why they threw that in there (and no I'm not homophobic at all, I just thought they could've left that out as it was pointless). There were a handful of good looking girls throughout the duration and they were definitely nice to look at. It was an alright movie, just don't get your hopes up.Final Round:Movies : This would've never made it to theaters!DVD Purchase : No way in hell.Rental: Sure, why not?!