Praise for John R. Howley in Bleeding

“John R. Howley is dazzling as Eric. He takes a wounded bird, combines it with fearless desperation, and demands your attention. It’s unfathomable that this is his first film role. There is a bright and busy future ahead for this young man.”

– Liz Whittemore, Reel News Daily

“Selling this story are the performances from our cast, namely our two leads Howley and Jones...Howley and Jones are super believable and likable, which is even more impressive given their minimal experience. They’re two young talents to keep an eye on…”

– Becca Johnson, Film Focus

“Howley digs his teeth into the intricacies of his character in a way that sheds light on the complex nature of knowing a drug addict.”

– Bee Delores, B-Sides & Badlands

“It certainly helps that the director has assembled a cast of skillful performers. Howley portrays Eric with the right mix of grief and hope...The actor makes this difference visible in his body language and general demeanor.”

– Bobby LePire, Film Threat

“John Robert Howley and Jasper Jones, playing the protagonists, kept making me feel that I was a part of the same crisis as them...I know a compelling performance when I see one, and this film delivered more than a couple.”

– Aniket Mukherjee, Film Fugitives

“John R. Howley and Jasper Jones have great chemistry as the two cousins. The two share an antagonistic relationship that comes off naturally. They are scared kids who are trying to deal with what life has flung at them.”

– Nathaniel Muir, AIPT

“Jasper Jones and John R. Howley—Sean and Eric, respectively—work well together as two F-bomb dropping cousins navigating their struggles and obstacles...”

– Adam Vaughn, Film Festival Today

“...the performances from the whole cast demonstrate deep pain without ever veering off into the melodramatic.”

– Christopher LaVigna, Moviejawn

“The acting from Jasper Jones and John R. Howley creates some strong moments…”

– Ben Gibbons, Screen Rant