Just watched Dakota Skye, and loved it. Of course Im a romantic at a heart, but the performances are awesome. I was hooked from the start, the movie was at the right pace and was just the right length. The cast were excellent, its a shame that Ian Nelson hasn't done many more movies since Dakota Skye, as he is a wonderful actor, he was believable in every scene. When Jonah opens his heart to Dakota, and tells her how he feels about her, his monologue was so beautiful and heart felt. The scene where Jonah watches Dakota singing with Kevin,you can really feel the pain that Jonah is experiencing, and ultimately you really care how he feels. I felt for the characters in this movie, which is rare these days. I hope that Chad J Shonk writes another movie, his dialogue and character development are excellent, of course the direction is brilliant too. I felt really happy after this movie, and prepared for the day ahead.....hope to see Ian Nelson and Eileen April Boylan in more movies in the future.

I love when I see the trailer for a movie and expect so little from it and then get so much. It's the kind of movie that makes you glad you took the time out to see it but then at the same time wish you didn't so you can watch it for the first time again. Sentimental without being gushy-over-the-top-nonsense, well written and possibly even better acted. The dialog is crisp and funny but still natural and the actors pull it off with just the right amount of sarcasm when necessary and emotion when required. Its not going to win Oscars or end up on the AFI top 100, its not the best film ever shot, and it might not deserve a 10/10 compared to some of the classics, but it is a gem and if giving it a 10 in some tiny way makes other people watch it too then its a lie that even Dakota might approve of. Definitely one of my recommended movies to anyone I talk to.

Why can't more indies be this good. All you need is a great script, good actors, and a director to catch the right mood. This movie has all three. Also Dakota Skye was not overly moody, condescending, or wrecked by some aspiring director trying to make the perfect movie and ending up over doing everything in it. I really liked both of the leads and the chemistry they had was great. Also kudos to the writer for effectively using the truth plot device it could have easily gone haywire but it had just the right tone with the cynical but extremely likable young girl. Who wouldn't be cynical knowing the truth all of the time. I got the movie out of a redbox so it has come to DVD so I say this is not just a good indie but a good romance as well.

We just saw the "world premiere" of this brilliant independent film at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival. This low-budget little masterpiece was shot in just 16 days (a miracle in itself). Creative concept, touching and original script and compelling performances make this the "Juno" of 2008. It is funny and thoughtful and moving without being predictable or sentimental.It deserves broad distribution so the world can share this realistic look at the value of truth in a world full of half-truths and lies.Bravo to the young film makers who really got it right.P.S. Josh Brolin was there to introduce his short feature "X". He stayed for "Dakota Skye" and was very enthusiastic about the film.