The Astrid Experience – Movie Review
Director: Cal Barnes
Writer: Cal Barnes (Screenplay)
Cast
- Cal Barnes (Krispr)
- Lucia Xypteras (Adventures of Aladdin)
- Mena Santos (The Red Tide Massacre)
- Melissa Riso
Plot: An artist in recovery meets a free spirited actress when he helps her out of a difficult situation at a casting studio. To thank him, she takes him on an all-night adventure through Los Angeles that shows him he has something more worth living for.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Astrid Experience starts when a struggling artist Chase (Barnes) finds himself hitting rock bottom. He has been dealing with problems over the last few years, taking writing jobs to get by. However, his latest audition sees him meet Astrid (Xypteras) who needs help after the audition.
After another chance meeting Astrid takes Chase out on a LA night, trying to help him open up to the world again. The night sees them doing a range of activities Chase has stopped doing leading him to feel free for the first time in years.
Verdict on The Astrid Experience
The Astrid Experience is a comedy following a struggling artist who has been closing off from the world. He meets an actress who takes him out on a night to help him unlock his inner self again.
This is an LA story about two people who have different experiences in Hollywood. Outside of that world, they have their challenges to overcome to learn what is important in life. This is a story about understanding yourself and enjoying the most of life. We have seen many stories like this before and this fits in perfectly with a series of movies with different little stories from the world.
Where to Watch
JustWatch
Final Thoughts – The Astrid Experience is an enjoyable LA story.
