Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Salubfoto It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

ryuuzaki lawliet From the very beginning it was only bad acting and terribly clichéd plot. Having watched this a while ago I can guarantee that it sticks in your mind - my abhorrence for it, that is. Unfortunately I don't recall the soundtrack or special effects (although most reviews seem have to have been positive about these). However the whole turning-back-time-saving- someone, despite having links to Anna's own sister's story, is far too predictable, and I felt that the story was barely worth watching. If the writers want to improve their work, an original twist is needed. Also that bit about "I get injured every time I rewind time" needed to be introduced earlier. It just seemed like an excuse. Character development sucked - Angela continues to commit suicide after making her first friend, but not for her first lover? Acting was terrible. Anna definitely seemed more natural on her usual YouTube channel. All in all I didn't want to watch this at all. A rating of 4 is more deserving than an 8. RayWilliamJohnson's and Anna's fans should be ashamed of themselves for the overrated reviews. This web series was sub-par in every way.

Mags Chen I honestly expected a lot more from Akana. Watching Anna's laugh out loud videos on her channel, I expected a lot more from her as a writer for this mini series / movie. Watching Ray from his channel, I didn't know what to expect, but it was low.The acting was horrific. Anna looks comfortable with personality in front of the camera in her channel videos. Here in this mini indie film, stale and amateur. Although, they had some decent actors. I don't know if the couple was trying to play it safe with the predictable storyline for their first big production, but I sure know they could have done a hell of a lot better. Well, Anna at least.The ending was the most disappointing. ---SPOILER ALERT-- The ending was a "everyone lives happily ever after" Are you serious? Oh come on. The movie would have had better ratings knowing the protagonist, Riley, died knowing she saved the one girl who supposedly committed suicide. That's another thing, why is the whole story focused on just the one girl that I suppose, had affected Riley. It was a bad decision to focus the story on saving her. Then all of a sudden they find out it was love that would had fix the whole situation? Now for something good about the film. The affects and music was definitely a plus. Made it a lot easier to watch. Kudos to that.Love,Anna Akana fan that cares.

cless_br For an independent Youtube series, Riley Rewind has very high production values (on par with some TV series, actually).The show was very well directed. It has a very good rhythm and I never felt bored while watching it.The plot and dialogs are pretty decent too. Not very innovative, but still interesting and very entertaining. People who enjoy time travel stories you will surely find something to like here.I also liked the acting and the characters. In the beginning I was worried about the show being about high school kids going you parties and things like that, but that's the case. Sure, the setting is a high school, but this is is not a high school comedy; the show is all about time travel.Overall, I would say that Riley Rewind is a pretty good show.

jcjudkins Anna (the writer) lost her sister a few years ago to suicide, and this is basically a reenactment of "what if I could go back and save her?" type movie. She wrote this because of her sister.I don't see how the plot is so "bad" by her trying to help save someone by using this rewinding ability. Some people are really harsh while critiquing this movie. I know it's not the best movie, but it has some good potential none the less. The message being sent here is supposedly: "Make every moment count, because you can't go back and change it." It's target audience is a little unclear, though. I think it's directed at teenagers because of some language they put in, but it seems to be directed at YOUNGER people as well because of the innocent plot-line and lack of major violence and sexuality. It's quite tame, and definitely not bad for a younger audience as long as they don't mind some swearing. I don't think it's directed at people who already have 30 or 40 years behind them... I think it's audience is the younger school kids who still have a lot of time ahead of them, and are figuring out who they are. Finding out how to "be a good person" to other people throughout their high school years. The movie seems kinda rushed as well. They could have put a lot more into the movie if they wanted to, but if they had it may be overdone. Riley Rewind is NOT a failed attempt at a debut movie. It's very DIFFICULT to make a good movie as it is. I'm surprised Ray didn't crash and burn on this one. It's well done, considering it's his first movie. I give it around a 7.5 out of ten. I hope Ray and Anna can take what they learn from this film and use it to their own personal growth as producers. And as for Anna, I think critics should tone it down just a tad given the fact that the movie's purpose came from her hardships of losing her sister and her desired fantasy to rewind time to bring her back if she could. I personally hope Anna is proud of this project, even if a large amount of fans aren't. I await to see what movies they'll bring about in the future.