What is nearly a two man production, Brian Peterson and Brett Spackman created an unlikely 'buddy movie' about illegal immigration. The characters attempt to create a safer and friendlier border crossing service, without foreseeing the greed, corruption and danger that will play out before their venture reaches its tragic ending. That's not a spoiler, by the way, as the opening ninety seconds of the film occurs during the climax and what follows is a flashback, of sorts, as to what has brought him there. Brian Peterson has effectively directed a morally ambiguous performance from himself. He becomes something of an anti-hero as the film progresses. His character signifies the "American Dream" - a thirty-something who has already been able to retire and is about to be married. His American born, hispanic best friend, played by Spackman, is Peterson's foil, and becomes the moral center of the film. Extra credit must be given to these guys for writing for women, also. Carley Adams and Marina Valle have respectably sized roles as the love interests. Visually, the film is not necessarily remarkable and has some real issues regarding lighting towards the end, where the whites are so overwhelming that certain details are indistinguishable. (Perhaps it needs some color correction?) Other than that technical problem, it is an exceptionally paced film, but in timing, plot and emotional curve. http://jaycbird.blogspot.com