I feel the premise had a lot more potential to deliver something different, more meaningful, memorable, and believable. Yes, the town rallying behind this oddball is implausible and makes the movie flat and boring. As a matter of fact, most people in towns like this would somehow stay away from him and would even demand he is put on a mental institution for fear he may become unstable and dangerous. Town’s backlash would have played a much better antagonist because it could have been used as a way of criticizing society. I believe the movie could have maintained its “sweetness” even under those circumstances.
I thought Ryan’s performance was impeccable, given the circumstances of the bland plot. Emily Mortimer was solid too. I liked the cinematography.
favorite short film. almost 3 years ago
TERMINAL is my favorite :) I directed it!
http://www.leviathanblue.com/Terminal/
Besides that one, Madame Tutli Putli is a favorite, as well as any Pixar short
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Lars and the Real Girl over 2 years ago
I didn’t like this film.
I feel the premise had a lot more potential to deliver something different, more meaningful, memorable, and believable. Yes, the town rallying behind this oddball is implausible and makes the movie flat and boring. As a matter of fact, most people in towns like this would somehow stay away from him and would even demand he is put on a mental institution for fear he may become unstable and dangerous. Town’s backlash would have played a much better antagonist because it could have been used as a way of criticizing society. I believe the movie could have maintained its “sweetness” even under those circumstances.
I thought Ryan’s performance was impeccable, given the circumstances of the bland plot. Emily Mortimer was solid too. I liked the cinematography.
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