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Summary: a masterpiece
Review: This is an amazing film. With this movie alone, Kerrigan soared to the top of my favorite directors list, right along with Lynch, Altman, and Polanski. An extremely careful and beautful heart-felt effort having nothing to do with Hollyewood's commercialism. I saw it first here at The Cleveland Cinematheque, went back the next night, and then found the video, which I've watched half a dozen times. On just the strength of this one film, I drove to Chicago to see Kerrigan's second film, CLAIRE DOLAN, which is another masterpiece in my book. Kerrigan is the best new director I've seen since Lynch.
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Summary: HAUNTING
Review: This is one up the better debuts of recent years, right on par with Scorsese's Mean Streets and the Coen Bros Blood Simple. Terrific, minimal storytelling and flawless direction. A talented effort. Lodge Kerrigan shows that he has the potential to become a truly memorable film maker. If the rest of the films he makes are even close to being as powerful as this one, film lovers will be extremely lucky.
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Summary: Difficult, Disturbing, Moving
Review: This movie is challenging to watch. It presents an unflinching look at a dysfunctional society and a profoundly disturbed man. It's almost repulsively ugly; it is also fascinating, sad and true.
Much praise has been heaped on Peter Greene--better known for his role in The Mask--for his portrayal of Peter Winter, a man suffering a textbook case of Paranoid Schizophrenia. This film invites us to look at how he perceives the world and how the world perceives him. In one telling scene, a suspicious librarian reads intent into her interaction that we, the viewers, know is complete fabrication. Who is the more paranoid? Peter, who mutilates himself to escape the scrutiny of an unknown agency? Or the society who interprets everything he does as dangerous and scary?
This film offers no easy solutions. I've seen it a good dozen times; I've taught the film to freshman college classes. And I still find more in it when I rewatch it, particularly when I discuss the experience with others. It demands that you think and more, that you feel. If you'd rather not do that, this isn't going to be your film.
Even if you don't mind doing that, this might not be your film. It is grotesque and tragic. Every time I watch it, I am moved by the starkness of its physical and emotional environment--the loneliness, the yearning, not only of Peter, but of everyone we encounter.
Rating:
Summary: Amazing
Review: This movie is incredible. I think Peter Greene gives one of the best performances I've ever seen committed to film. Some parts are difficult to watch, but the movie is rewarding and sad and is not at all your run-of-the-mill Hollywood garbage.Not for the squeamish or the kiddies.
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: This movie is unique and bold. Definitely worth your time if you like indie movies.
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Summary: a terrifying trip into the mind of a schizophrenic
Review: Truly one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen. Peter Green is dead-on as a paranoid schizophrenic as we go inside his mind to hear the voices, and experience his rage and terror. What is almost more disturbing is how those in the external world, even his mother, refuse to try to understand or trust him--he is a complete outsider and isolated from both himself and those he loves. Not a film for the faint of heart--especially the self-mutilation scenes, but worth a look for anyone interested in films that don't pander to their audience. This one practically attacks you with its imagery and point of view!
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