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Like most directors, Mark Anthony Galluzzo chose a horror film as his early work. "R.S.V.P." is in many ways the tried and true teenage party movie, where guests start dying one by one, with a heavy load of drugs, sex and vulgar language. However, unlike its "Scream-esque" counterparts, "R.S.V.P." achieves an interesting and witty, and dare say it, unique clever plot.
An Independent film, "R.S.V.P." follows the teen party idea, by inviting several college friends to a good-bye party. The guests arrive one by one, and start to vanish. The main character, and host, Nick Collier (Rick Otto), has a preoccupation with the fame (or infamy) of serial killers, spurred on by his Psychology Professor Hal Evans (Glenn Quinn). He is certain he can commit the perfect murder, and achieves the fame he so grossly desires.
The cast of the movie contains both new and fresh faces, and a few "seasoned" actors. Most notably is Jason Mewes, or "Jay" from the Kevin Smith movies (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). Playing a more subdued character than normally known for, Mewes delivers a winning performance. There is no lack of talent in the cast, which is unusual for a direct-to-video movie.
Set in Las Vegas, "R.S.V.P." was easily shot on a small budget, but the price tag is in no way a reflection on the quality of the movie. The set and props used do reflect some expense -- in no way does the movie feel "cheap," it is just not on the same scale as such epic movies like "Lord of the Rings" and "Bad Boyz II". The script is for the most part very well put together. The lines in the movie are smart and talk in an almost superior and educated dialogue, not associated with the drink-get-laid-get-stoned-direct-to-video horror-movies. There is a very intense debate about being famous. Three of the partygoers are in a band, and have dreams of making it big (if they don't die first). Nick Collier tells them he could attain fame that very night, and become a household name. By simply killing everyone in the room, he would join the famous ranks of serial killers who have become household names. True to word, they list off at least 30 different killers that have become commonplace in pop culture.
If there was any complaint about the movie, it would be the ending. While not to ruin the finale of the movie, it is a bit shallow in comparison to the depth in the proceeding 100 minutes.
To set "R.S.V.P." apart from other teenage-horror movies, director Galluzzo chose to keep the movie light and humorous. Even while dealing with death, you never find yourself completely frightened, disturbed or feeling nervous that the main character won't get away with murder.
While you won't find this movie on the big screen, well, unless you have a 60-inch Plasma TV, you will find this in your local video store. Instead of passing by for the latest mass-produced waste of film and shelf space movie, try this one out. Hopefully with enough sales, director Galluzzo will be given the chance to dive into bigger and better movies.
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