REVIEWS

From FilmThreat.com (3 ½ Stars)
by Joshua Grover-David Patterson

“Joe Scott is both hilarious and fearless. In "Ocean Front Property" he has created a bitter, small character in the form of Rick. Through his writing and acting he manages to turn Rick from a character you wouldn’t want to be trapped in an elevator with, into a character who you understand and would want to buy a drink. As a writer, he knows how to set up a joke, and as an actor, he knows when to hand the punchline over to someone else.”

“There are things here that will cut close to the bone of anyone who has ever gone through the process of grieving for a now-dead relationship.”

“Here’s hoping Joe’s film career doesn’t go the way of Rick and Valerie’s relationship.”

From efilmcritic.com (4-stars)
By Jack Sommersby

“The film plays out exceedingly well as a character-oriented and -driven comedy/drama; it's much more interested in exploring emotional truths than exploiting emotional degradation. And the characters, who could have given way to easy-to-read stereotyping, come through with interest and depth.”

“Its incisively telling moments remind you you're in the more-than-capable hands of a filmmaker who respects his characters, as if he were discovering things about them as the script were being written and even while the film were being shot. Not only serving as the film's star, but its writer and director as well, Joe Scott has an ear for good, loose dialogue and incorporating it into scenes with acute dramatic shaping.”

“The film is alive both emotionally and visually. A funny, touching, charming surprise.”

From Rottentomatoes.com (4-stars)
By Brian McKay

“Written and directed by leading man Joe Scott, OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY is one of those rare treats, where a talented filmmaker manages to create a winning title with just a handful of characters, a single setting, and a well-written script.”

“OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY is a solid first effort from Joe Scott, and a strong calling card from a filmmaker I’d like to see more from in the coming years. Likewise, the entire cast performs admirably, and Scott has a keen director’s eye and a gift for editing that squeezes the most out of the film’s funniest scenes.”

“The opening credits bill it not as “a film” by Joe Scott, but rather “a slice of life”, and it is exactly this slice-of-life approach to the characters and subject matter that makes the film so personal and enjoyable. It is easy to like and relate to each of the characters, and to appreciate their flaws and inner struggles. Despite the singular setting, the pace never bogs down, and the film consistently delivers moments of both hilarity and poignancy.”