Mojave Phone Booth

pick up the phone, you'll want to take this call
"Mojave Phone Booth" is the dramatization of a real phenomenon. Located in Mojave National Preserve, the phone booth became popular as strangers called to talk to the strangers who drove to the remote booth. Spread through the Mojave Phone Booth Project's web page, the experience brought together people from all over the world. The cult following is yet another testament to desert weirdness. Indeed, my curiosity in the film is based on an interest in the eccentric things that people do in dry places. As for the actual movie, I enjoyed it. Set in Las Vegas, the story brings together seemingly unrelated characters. Told in separate chapters, the stories ultimately tie together. In this respect, the plot's architecture is similar to "Crash." The story has a creepy, existential mood. The central theme is communication. The main characters all suffer from an inability to effectively communicate within their...

Surprisingly good
Smart, honest, good performances - a steal at $.99 - Far better than many that cost much more. An excellent illustration of how lives intertwine, how bizarre and simple life can be. Very intelligent film with heart, depth and humor.

Great Cast
I loved this film. Quirky...with a great cast...interesting storyline...set in Las Vegas...where all of this seems for some reason plausible.

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