Mahogany Sunrise (2014) User Reviews

Worst movie I have ever seen. Epic failure!

[mo-joseph-002 · 1/10 · 14 August 2015]

I am not sure if this movie is a serious attempt to make movie.

The directing is actually pretty good at times, so is the music which creates a professional feeling to it.

However, that is also it makes feel as if this movie is just something to show off the directors skills, because the script, and acting, and storyline is just so awful most of the time.

The writer ( which is also the director ) makes no effort to make up a plausible case for why some figures would take that particular action.

It begins by a guy loosing a bag of money, then looses it and gets it back about five more times, sometimes so stupidly, and every time the other guys finds them. And then they stupidly looses the money without someone even looking for them.

There are so many stupid and incositent things about this movie. I think the directory should stick to directing, albeit some scenes, like the action scenes were pretty pretty bad.

The actors are also pretty bad except for the latino dude. He was the only one that could actually act.

All in all this movie get a 1. The director might get a 4-5 but the movie drags him down a lot.

Solid Local Debut

[benwa-33558 · 8/10 · 17 July 2015]

Scott Leisk and Mutt Productions pull off a gritty film with a Texas cast and crew that make Gang Money Run work as intended. Wesley Blake's portrayal of Jackson Schultz lets us know right away he is out of his element as his uncomfortable journey to the dark side evolves into a 24-hour fight to survive. Denise Downs shows a bit of diversity when at one moment she is a damsel in distress and in another standing up to the unpleasant father of her child who is a bato from the hood. Jesse Campos looks to have had lots of fun playing Chato. This gang leader is one whose side we want to be on a couple of times during the movie. The biggest surprise here were the nuggets of humor the flashed in and out of the movie. Overall, the shoestring budgeted film shot right here in San Antonio makes it a first-time worthy effort to those involved. It may not win an Oscar but its a slightly dark, albeit enjoyable, ride.

Silly fun with a slight spoiler alert.

[nvgsimguy-71350 · 9/10 · 5 July 2015]

I enjoyed this film. It was quite funny. I'm not sure it was supposed to be as funny as it is, but it ended up that way. I think Chato could use some range time with the way he shoots during the big gun battle in the parking lot. I was rolling on the floor. Morrison ended up right where he needed to end up just like a little baby. My only real complaint was that a lot of the lighting was just too dark. You couldn't see the actors acting. Their faces are their paint brushes and when you can't see them you loose something. I'd rent it again just for the Menudo scene. Larry Sands was a real crack-up. Wesley Blake seemed very natural in his part as did Jesse Campos. Denise Downs was a bit whiny for my tastes and she could have used some dancing lessons. This was a lot of fun to watch for an indie film since they tend to mostly be about some issue these days.

Fun ride!

[Sirena1314 · 10/10 · 3 October 2021]

A thrilling, sometimes comedic but ultimately romantic journey in a small Texas border town.

Love on the run!!

[jonhsonhaskell · 10/10 · 24 February 2023]

First thing that hits you in this movie is the music. It has some great rock'n'roll and ambient rock tracks which fit the film very well! The film opens with two gangsters in possession of a pretty girl, Mercedes, who is forced to help them get their money back. We jump to 5 days earlier to see where it all started. We meet Jackson and his friend John who hate their jobs but still have to do it for reasons we all know. They are sent on a trip to a small town where they suddenly find a bag of money! As they run into trouble, Mercedes comes to their rescue. How Jackson falls for the girl, and how they all get out of this mess makes up the rest of the story! I don't want to say anything more for fear of spoiling the story for you but the story kept me engaged for the entire time! It has a lot of Tarantino style moments which are definitely worth watching!

Amazing movie!!

[jessicadekoter · 10/10 · 22 December 2018]

This move is so amazing! It's a great story. Writer/director R.Scott Leisk is an amazing person and he did a great job!! I love this movie!!

A fun watch from start to finish!

[da-33903 · 10/10 · 19 December 2023]

Great flick with plenty of excitement for you adventure lovers out there. I had the pleasure of seeing the original version but this version was digitally remastered with extra scenes added back into the film.. Really enjoyed this and I am happy to support those filmmakers trying to make a name for themselves. There is plenty of action and some funny moments especially with the hitmen but there is a really good "boy meets girl" storyline here too. Interesting reading the trivia that the film was inspired by Jack Kerouac's On The Road the Mexican Girl.chapters, I am gonna have to read those and check that out. But this indie film is definitely worth the watch!

Inside opinion

[nrs-22269 · 8/10 · 18 January 2016]

First off, I enjoyed this movie.

Disclaimer * - Too many posts are written "anonymously" when in actuality the author was involved with the film, or had personal experiences with individuals involved with the film. With this in mind, I would like to disclose that I personally know an individual involved in the making of this film.

It should be known that Denise Downs, the actress playing Mercedes, was placed in a situation where she ethically could no longer work on this project, despite attempts to resolve any issues. Subsequently, her voice was replaced by another individual many times throughout the film. Any discrepancies should be noted.

Additionally, in the scene where Mercedes was performing her burlesque routine, the song used for the filming and choreography was replaced after her departure from this project. The song used in the actual film therefore does not match her dance routine.