- Actors: Jeremy Renner, Gabrielle Union, David E. Allen, Blaine Gray, Michael Shamus Wiles
- Directors: Van Fischer
- Writers: Tim Boughn
- Producers: David E. Allen, Brian Patrick O'Toole, Harmon Kaslow, Jenny Hinkey, Jo Marr
- Format: AC-3, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Code Black Ent
- DVD Release Date: 30 Dec 2008
- Run Time: 97 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0015LPRZQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,306 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I brought this film because I like Jeremy Renner, but was suprised by how much I enjoyed it. Renner plays Ned Nelson, a troubled young man who joins a group of neo nazis. He doesn't have any hatred against anyone he only wants to belong to a family or a group. Ned ends up getting sent to mental health facility where he meets Rachel, played by Gabrielle Union. They become friends and she sees past his rough exterior and flaws to the decent guy underneath. When they are released they end up living together and trying to start a life, but Rachel is still haunted by her own past and the Ned meets up with his old friends. This film won't be to everyone's taste but it deserves credit for trying something different in the genre, and despite the subject matter it is not all bleak and the two leads are both superb.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
To be honest I brought this film because of Gabrielle Union. I should have read a review or something because it was rubbish rubbish rubbish.
If there was a story I didn't get it, there was no point to the story at all. Full of racist comments, and stereotypes. Not for the faint hearted I can tell you. The film was very annoying as if the film makers just made the film for the sake of tying to show how people from different backgrounds can transend their differences when they are in love. There was so much going on with the characters I forgot it was supposed to be a love story!
Mental health issues, crime, child abuse, drugs, white supremacy, you name it, it was all in the film.
I was glad when it ended and I had to watch it in two parts as I got very bored but thought it might get better and I wanted to give it a chance...it didn't so save yourself and your money go buy something else.
If there was a story I didn't get it, there was no point to the story at all. Full of racist comments, and stereotypes. Not for the faint hearted I can tell you. The film was very annoying as if the film makers just made the film for the sake of tying to show how people from different backgrounds can transend their differences when they are in love. There was so much going on with the characters I forgot it was supposed to be a love story!
Mental health issues, crime, child abuse, drugs, white supremacy, you name it, it was all in the film.
I was glad when it ended and I had to watch it in two parts as I got very bored but thought it might get better and I wanted to give it a chance...it didn't so save yourself and your money go buy something else.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Stranger things have happened....
6 Mar 2010
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
What can I say, but "stranger" or the more appropriate word for this film would be "crazier" things have happened and yes it is possible that a "wanna be" skinhead and a black woman to fall in love...
Why it is possible is because Ned in his heart is not a skin head racist but a scared person who just wants to belong...
He's been displaced most of his life and despite the fact that the girl he falls for goes against everything he supposedly believes in she does something he's been wanting his whole life....acceptance for who he is on the inside and out.
Vice versa for her as well....
Anyway, it is a cute little movie and if one keeps in mind that it is just a movie, you will enjoy it.
Highly recommend!
Why it is possible is because Ned in his heart is not a skin head racist but a scared person who just wants to belong...
He's been displaced most of his life and despite the fact that the girl he falls for goes against everything he supposedly believes in she does something he's been wanting his whole life....acceptance for who he is on the inside and out.
Vice versa for her as well....
Anyway, it is a cute little movie and if one keeps in mind that it is just a movie, you will enjoy it.
Highly recommend!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Neo Ned
21 Feb 2010
Format:DVD
Like most kids, Ned idolized his father and dreamed of following in his footsteps. Unfortunately, his father was a two-bit crook who spent most of his life in jail. Without a family of his own, Ned falls in with the Aryan Brotherhood. Soon after, Ned is placed in a mental hospital where he is mesmerized by a young black girl who believes Adolf Hitler was reincarnated in her. What follows is a gritty character study and poignant love story of two people brought together by a seemingly impossible connection. As a result of that connection, they both find that there is more to a person than what is on the surface. This movie is a little shocking, it's funny and its sad with a bittersweet ending all rolled in one. The acting is awesome. Highly recommend, you wont be disappointed.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Only on a rare occasion..
13 Jan 2009
Format:DVD
Only on a rare occasion can I say that a movie that went straight to Starz then DVD, actually DESERVED a nationwide release in theaters. The acting, plot originality, flow, composition, and the way issues (such as racism, etc...) are portrayed in the film were all superbly done. It definitely should have been shown across the country. I look forward to Van Fischer's next movie, whenever that may be. Just hope I don't have to wait three years+ to see it. :-)
Show your support for Neo Ned, it is definitely a movie worth buying.
Show your support for Neo Ned, it is definitely a movie worth buying.
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