“Self Helpless” new independent comedy made in Vermont
Posted by editor@vimooz.com on October 15, 2009 under Comedy | 
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The new independent comedy “Self Helpless” premiered tonight at the Roxy in Burlington, Vermont. Filmmakers and University of Vermont pals Patrick Simone, Patrick Cassidy, Andrick Deppmeyer and Adam Jaroszewski shot the picture for less than $10,000 on location in Vermont and Mexico .
Billed as a feature-length comedy targeted at males ages 18 to 30, especially college students, “Self Helpless” is about four scheming guys who try against all odds to better their lives with self-help books.
Self Helpless is an indie comedy with grandes cojones. Its crass humor, despicable characters and refreshingly ridiculous story tow the line between hilarity and just plain wrong. Self Helpless forces its audience to reconsider how badass true independent film can be.
Simon, John Candy, Felix, and The Drake are assholes. They are stupid, scheming, self- regarding dudes who are convinced of their own greatness. They are also convinced that they can fix their pathetic lives with self-help books. Unfortunately for the guys, self-help is not moron-proof. The foursome’s idiotic attempts at bettering themselves lead to lost jobs, poorly timed acid trips, and incarceration. Due to a gross mistranslation of a Mexican website, the guys become convinced that they must travel to Mexico to find an all-knowing guru named Don Rodrigo. On the road to enlightenment the group runs into drugs, guns, gangsters, hot Mexican babes and lots of tequila.
Self Helpless was shot on location in Mexico and Vermont. The movie features an eclectic cast of Mexican and American supporting actors, as well as a hilarious cameo appearance by hip hop star Devin the Dude. A twisted sense of humor, a star studded soundtrack, and some truly miraculous independent filmmaking combine to create a moving picture that has the entertainment value of a big studio comedy and the quirky feel of an indie. This makes it nearly impossible to believe that Self Helpless was made for under ten thousand dollars. If you are a fan of comedy, true independent film, or just a lover of people farting in other people’s drinks, then Self Helpless is a must see for you.
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