ONEFILMFAN (Kirk Fernwood)
"...catapults us into a stirring yet disturbing study of human interaction and radical mindsets... 5 out of 5 stars"
Read Full ArticleUK FILM REVIEW (Patrick Foley)
"Director and writer Cvack manages to brilliantly recreate dialogue of a disturbed person."
Read Full ArticleVARIETY
"True-Crime Content Studio SOLVE Expands into Podcasting After Raising $20 million from investors"
Read Full ArticleDIRTY MOVIES (Victor Fraga; U.K>)
"This exquisite and delectable blend of Lynchian suspense and net-noir murder is guaranteed to keep you hooked for nearly two hours and brooding over it for hours to come... the result is an immaculate gem waiting to be unearthed - 5/5"
Read Full ArticleLA TIMES (Noel Murray)
"...flavorful dialogue, and a sense of scope that's rare for a movie about betrayal and murder."
Read Full ArticleFILM THREAT (Alan Ng)
"What Cvack does so well is build and maintain tension throughout... Ultimately, we're left asking whether we, as a people, have any hope left."
Read Full ArticleFILM THREAT (Alex Saveliev)
"In Road to the Well, an ostensibly by-the-book murder mystery, the writer/producer/director blends comedy, drama, and even dashes of horror, applying philosophical brush strokes to the proceedings."
Read Full ArticleFlickering Myth (Amie Cranswick)
"...a uniquely bold and original thriller – 5/5!"
Read Full ArticleDirty Movies (U.K.)
"This exquisite and delectable blend of Lynchian suspense and net-noir murder is guaranteed to keep you hooked... 5/5"
Read Full ArticleUNSEEN FILMS
""It is a film you need to experience. It's a hell of a way to begin the new year. Highly recommended."
Read Full ArticleTHE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"Ambie Awards - THE FRIENDSHIP ONION "Best Entertainment Podcast."
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THE FRIENDSHIP ONION "Best Entertainment Podcast"
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NYT piece on SOLVE series and Progression of Mobile Content
Read Full ArticleMONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS (Larry Taylor)
"Road to the Well is a curious picture told with real confidence... The Coen influence is heavy, but there are (visually) elements of Shane Carruth’s uber low-budget thriller Primer here, and ample stylistic references to David Lynch seeping through the screen. It’s worth seeking out, and it’s probably a good idea to keep the the name Jon Cvack in your memory banks."
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"Solve, the startup creating an interactive 'Law & Order' for social media, raised $20 million"
Read Full ArticleREEL WORLD THEOLOGY (Mark Wingerter)
"Road to the Well is an impressive feat for an independent film... The landscape of the film is often visually stunning, grim when it needs to be and striking when you least expect it."
Read Full ArticleSEX, GORE, MUTANTS (Stuart Miller)
"A strong cast flesh out Cvack's well-drawn characters with skill, further lending this a Coen vibe. Rather than resorting to set-piece showcasing or rushing things along towards a chaotic, blood-strewn final act, Cvack's darkly humorous screenplay is - like his peers' best works - very much character-driven, and all the better for being so."
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"…I’ve seen many indies in my time but this one stood out amongst a large portion of them… a superb film."
Read Full ArticleTHE SMOKING LAMB (Joshua Morris)
"Gorgeous to look at. Thrilling to watch. Jon Cvack is the next Jeremy Saulnier."
Listen to PodcastCINE GRANDIOSE (Caio Bogoni; Italy)
"…this movie’s power is in its images and what they have to say: more than pretty frames, a thriller with comic and frequently interesting twists… Road to the Well enjoys its success mainly because of its character writing and photography."
Read Full ArticleTHE WOMEN'S DESK (Prarie Miller; WBAI Radio)
"Intense and well-acted...Cvack’s a talent to watch."
Read Full ArticleZIPRETT (Switzerland)
"...the explosion of lies and hidden intentions between old pals is worth seeing."
Read Full ArticleEYE FOR FILM (Jennie Kermod)
"Treading a fine line between farce and analytical drama, director Jon Cvack steers the film past many potential pitfalls, producing something that, whilst not always successful, is certainly distinctive."
Read Full Article366 WEIRD MOVIES (Shane Wilson)
"Road to the Well looks spectacular, and the filmmakers know it... The production quality of the movie far exceeds its sub-six-figure budget, and Cvack and his collaborators deserve a look from big-time producers looking for great moviemaking talent."
Read Full ArticleSOFA HELDEN (Germany)
"Road To The Well is a quiet film driven by its two main characters, and in most places it manages to combine thriller parts with easy comedy and drama. Fans of the independent genre are well served here and should keep an eye on a possible release in Germany."
Read Full ArticleUNSEEN FILMS (Steve Kopian)
"Road to the Well surprised the hell out of me. Not only is it a great little modern film noir, but it’s also a film that is so well made and so self assured that I’m having a hard time believing that this is Cvack’s first shot at directing."
Read Full ArticleCINEJOUR (Bavner Donaldo; Indonesia)
"As a low-budget production, Cvack works very well. A solid story and well-acted by the ensemble cast, plus brilliant cinematography and sound mixing. …This is a promising one. One of the best indie films from 2016!"
Read Full ArticleTHE CRITICAL MOVIE CRITICS (Frank Ochieng)
"This backwoods story of death, defiance and deception is organically riveting and should be considered a terrorizing treasure as it will undoubtedly be hidden in the shadows of the more promoted and frivolous dramas with half the heart and havoc."
Read Full ArticleETC-ETCETERA (Pamela Villaflore)
"…Cvack’s greatest strength may be his ability to sustain a grindingly taut atmosphere. He’s aided and abetted by Conor Jones’ excellent soundtrack. Both Parker and Fuller do extremely good work, but the most valuable player may be cinematographer Tim Davis, whose lighting and compositions elevate and intensify this character study of a man’s journey into his own darkness."
Read Full ArticlePIEUVRE (Hugo Prevost; France)
"For fans of ambitious dramas who want to get something new and original to bite, Road to the Well is definitely an ideal candidate."
Read Full ArticleTHAT MOMENT IN (David Duprey)
"Road to the Well is not going to be for everyone, as Cvack is far more interested in establishing and maintaining a grinding sense of tension than lots of physical conflicts. In that regard, the film has a smartness to it that keeps it sharp…gorgeously photographed and well-acted, making this a solid debut."
Read Full ArticleYES WEEKLY (Mark Burger)
"Intense and well-acted...Cvack’s a talent to watch."
Read Full ArticleTHE HOLLYWOOD OUTSIDER (Scott Clark)
"…a fun ride…This road leads to a trip worth taking."
Read Full ArticleSPL!NG (Stephen Aspeling; South Africa)
"The first thing you notice about Road to the Well is how solid the acting is from the entire cast… It’s such a relief to see a film like Road to the Well that avoids the stigma of the indie term."
Read Full ArticleRUTHELESS REVIEWS
"…this film was good, very good. I’m not talking about film graduate student project good, I’m talking about Alfred Hitchcock and Coen Brothers good. …Everyone connected with this film should have a fine career ahead of them…"
Read Full Article2EYE1VIEW (Thomas Brownridge)
"Jon Cvack the director and writer of ‘Road to the Well’ has done an amazing job at this incredible piece of art house film. This being his debut feature as a director and writer, ‘Road to the Well’ is a superb starting point…a brilliant crime thriller."
Read Full ArticleTWO GUYS IN THE DARK (Ken Burke)
"I don’t know how many of the 30-some-odd-thousand of you around the world who visit this blog on a monthly basis will follow my recommendation to find your own road to … the Well, but I hope many of you will make that choice as I think you’ll find it well worth your investment."
Read Full ArticleTHE MOVIE BUFF (Mark Ziobro)
"The best aspect of this film is certainly the dialogue, which seems natural and real, and never once are we under the impression we are watching a low budget film, or watching actors trying to act."
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"…one of the better independent features that has seen its way through the Upcomingdiscs hub."
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