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10/10
Nothing short of masterful storytelling...
daxtonmateer9 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The film follows Willy G, whom partners with The Grand Rizzard, in order to stop the evil Dr. Breakup from destroying Willy G's relationship.

Let's dissect this story and it's hidden meanings.

Firstly, the character of The Grand Rizzard is symbolic for the Greek god of love, Eros. Willy G is representative of the Greek god of peace, Eirene. And finally Dr. Breakup is representative of the Greek god of death, Thanatos.

With that being said, we can see correlations between Ancient Greek epics and that of "The Ballad of the Grand Rizzard". The storytelling is so deeply embedded into the film, you'll only notice if you're really paying attention.

For example, in Ancient Greek epics, when two gods were set to fight to the death, (Willy G and Dr. Breakup), it was standard to dress properly and professionally, just like how we see Willy G and Dr. Breakup in button ups and blazers.

It was also usually love which started conflicts in Greek epics, just like how we see it in the film. We can actually trace these morals and themes to more recent times, just like how the ancient Incans of 1200 AD would fight over love and betrayal.

It was incredibly clever how Logan Graves and Daxton Mateer masterfully encapsulated these themes into the film. It truly does rival Shakespeare with the level of depth this film contains.

Bravo, gentlemen. Bravo.
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10/10
Took all my breath I'm on a machine in the hospital writing this
panduh-6629210 October 2023
A brainchild of pure mastery and cinematic genius. Would recommend, watch again, be asked to homecoming with, etc. The cinematography was simply breathtaking, as in I quite literally had to be put on a machine after watching. The film was the best I had ever seen and I will be waiting patiently for a sequel, a full length film, a spin-off, anything to help this series continue and thrive. The writing was compelling, the sound effects on-point with the Grand Rizzard, the ending leaving everyone wanting more. The Ballade of The Grand Rizzard is a milestone in cinematic history and will impact all films to come.
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