5 Star Day is a quirky astrology-themed indie dramedy that challenges the notion that you can predict the outcome of a situation by interpreting the stars. The premise for the film is intriguing -- Jake Gibson (Cam Gigandet), a Berkeley college student, sets out to disprove the theory of astrology by contacting three people who were all born on the same day and comparing their experiences -- but the movie lacks the cohesive glue to hold it together. Writer/director Danny Buday presents an absurdly thin story that lacks the depth to transcend its drippy setup, and though there are moments when he shows flashes of subtlety and makes some impetuous choices, the f...
Released:
2010
Rated:
n/a
Length:
97 mins