So what exactly has Vincent Chase been up to since his blockbuster turn as the Aquaman? Well it looks like he’s headed back to his art house roots with a directorial debut…or at least Adrian Grenier has. ‘Shot in the Dark’ sees a post Entourage (one of my favourite shows on DVD) Grenier on a quest to find the father he never met. Here’s the synopsis:
In 1999, before becoming a star on HBO’s Entourage, actor Adrian Grenier decided to make his directorial debut by filming a documentary about the father he had never known. The result is Shot in the Dark, a poignant, often-amusing road trip from New York to Ohio, spiced by interviews with strangers and relatives about the meaning of fatherhood and a parent’s impact on one’s sense of self.
It’s going to be pretty interesting to see the juxtaposition of Grenier’s real life persona with his egostical/free spirited/self-assure performance as ‘Vinnie Chase’ on Entourage. Road trip movies are always a good time, and I don’t know that i’ve seen many in documentary form. But i’ve definitely seen a few films about people reconnecting with estranged parents, and it always makes for some powerful viewing. Fans of Entourage and fans of Maury Povich’s family reunion shows should definitely check this one out. My only question is where’s Johnny Drama in all of this? It’s his father too! Shot in the Dark premieres on Sunday, June 3 at 10:30 p.m. (after Entourage).
Video: Shot in the Dark Official Trailer
Since I have no interest in this un-charming actor, I have no interest in this movie that really sounds like a private thing.
Doesn’t this remind you of the countless tasteless TV shows based around tracking down lost relatives? I mean who cares? It’s private.
Now is this was someone interesting like say, Werner Herzog, I would watch it, but of course interested people have better taste than this.
saw the movie it was fair, I think the mother is to blame, she was into all that “free love”
I identified with Adrian. It provided some insight into my own quest for my biological father. I especially liked his comment about envisioning how you think things will be but being flexible enough to accept them as they are. I had quite a few ‘aha’ moments…watching this. Thank you Adrian.
I also identified. The stepmother also takes part of the blame, she blocked Adrian’s phone calls to his dad…that’s such an a**hole thing to do to a child. Adults really know how to screw children’s lives over.
I was very involved in the film, however I was very confused by the last 5 minutes with the duel reunion scenes and what seemed to be acting and direction in an otherwise documentary.
I enjoyed the film for its rawness and truth and am still not sure what those 2 scenes added or were for?
Any ideas?
I live about 10 to 15 blocks away from Rising Park in lancaster Ohio, and about 3 blocks away from the shoot at the lowes at lancaster ohio.
All I know is I spent 24 of my 26 years being abused and raped by the man that I thought was my father. After prosecuting him and him getting sentenced to prison, I decided to start following my hunch that someone else I was told was my biological father when I was a child might be something to find. I watched this documentary and was inspired to do so. This wasn’t about a good or bad film it was about a life changing experience. I decided to put everything into it. I ended up finding him and found out I may have 3 brothers too. I didn’t know the impact this would have on my life. We all were almost sure based on many facts so we all jumped in. I spent 7 amazing months with them. we finally did the DNA test and Friday at 6:15 PM it was confirmed Dennis is my Dad! I feel so many things and I am so happy. I am thankful for the moment of flipping chanels one night to happen upon this documentary! Thank you Adrian just for putting your heart and life out there! You inspired me! I am the most blessed woman for the opportunity to now know my real father and he’s the best. I am blessed!
I had the honor of being a part of Adrian’s life for about 8yrs. I knew him from the age of 6 to about 14, I acted like his big brother. He was always adorned by everyone, had the longest eyelashes you have ever seen. Girls thought he was so cute at that age. I met him while driving him and his mother Adrian in a cab. I hope I was his inspiration to become an actor. The most vivid memory I have, I took Adrian to see the movie “splash”. He was about 8. When the movie ended, he was crying. I asked him why, and he explained… “he’s never going to see his brother again!” Family has always meant alot to Adrian. I hope to see him again. I requested not to be in the movie, but I care alot about him. If I had one piece of advice for Adrian, it would be for him to let go of the nice guy image. Let it go just once and be angry. If he could take a part that would give him a chance to explode, I mean let all the hurt out, he would reach the heights of the most watched in hollywood.