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Five Stars

"This is a well made movie based on the mental trauma suffered by a survivor of the Columbine High School tragedy. Kelly Blatz was simply wonderful, great acting. Although an event like this is unlikely to happen in my country as we have very strict `gun laws’ nevertheless this true story make us become more aware of our responsibilities as parents and teachers. Parents must always look for signs of depression and aggression in their children and teachers must be just as aware to prevent such a tragedy from occuring. In the aftermath of such a tragedy the adults again play an important role to help survivors overcome the trauma. See it, experience it and learn from it." -Adlina Suleiman (from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

A Most Welcome Change of View

"This film was one of the best films of recent memory that dealt with the Columbine shooting. Told from an insider’s perspective, we can see the chaos and the fear first hand. We experience the uncertainty of friends that may have been lost coupled with the crushing reality of those that were. We see the inevitable overbearing hand of the media interfering in the lives of the survivors and more importantly, we see the psychological toll that it all takes on them. Far from being plot heavy and full of action, this movie centers on the emotional impact of the event and not on the shooting itself. This was a most welcome change of view." -M. ODay

Frightening Depth and Realism

"While Gus Van Sant’s "Elephant" depicted a school shooting through clever (yet ultimately boring) film techniques and character stereotypes, "April Showers" depicts this tragic event with frightening depth and realism. " – Douglas Kabourek

The Most Emotionally Charged Movie I’ve Seen in Years 

"…I didn’t know if it would be good or not, and believe me when I tell you that it is well worth the price. In this emotionally charged movie, Sean (Kelly Blatz) is distraught over the loss of one of his friends to a school shooting. I think everyone remembers where they were on April 20, 1999, when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold shot 12 fellow students and 1 teacher at Columbine High before killing themselves. I think the director of this movie, who survived a school shooting himself, should stop whatever he’s doing right now and pat himself on the back. A fresh young cast and amazing cinematography truly make this movie the best I’ve ever seen." -M. Harboldt 

A Thoughtful and Emotionally Devastating Portrait of a Tragedy

"An amazing film. Written and Directed by a Columbine survivor. The shooting scenes ring as true as any film moment I have seen. An important film as well as a great one." -P.C. Duncan

Audience Reviews & Reactions

"Heart wrenching, and so real." -Audrey Herren

"…RIVETING…" -Julie Bierman

"…awesome!!!" -Diann Nussbaum

"…a display of raw human nature at it’s best!" -Olivia Johnson

"It will move hearts and change lives." -Amanda O’Hara

"An awesome film-I was mesmerized from the beginning." -Jean Kimak

"…gives parents a chance to keep the lines of communication open with him (son)." -Darek Baker