denmarkman
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On the one hand, this show is perfect and genius. On the other hand, it is absurd and lazy.
I'm not even reviewing the Blair Witch Project, which is the perfect version of this movie. And I'm here rewatching these mockumentaries. This is in the 'found footage' subgenre of the mockumentary. It attempts to fool me, though it does not do it well. Blair Witch did that. And Cannibal Holocaust did it before that.
But, it is a cultural milestone in cinema. Even though after Blair Witch, I would not believe that a hoax could be successful again. Foolish of me. Orson Welles did it in 1938. So, not new, but effective.
Now I look at the acting. It was all fairly believable, but nothing dynamic. Not like the star of Man Bites Dog. I would say there are no interesting performances... Just somewhat realistic. Somewhat. So if I subtract the effectiveness of the hoax, there is nothing in the craft or performances that adds to the lexicon of cinema. So it's like fantastic kitten candy. Even Blair Witch had Heather, who was outstanding.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it's my opinion.
I'm not even reviewing the Blair Witch Project, which is the perfect version of this movie. And I'm here rewatching these mockumentaries. This is in the 'found footage' subgenre of the mockumentary. It attempts to fool me, though it does not do it well. Blair Witch did that. And Cannibal Holocaust did it before that.
But, it is a cultural milestone in cinema. Even though after Blair Witch, I would not believe that a hoax could be successful again. Foolish of me. Orson Welles did it in 1938. So, not new, but effective.
Now I look at the acting. It was all fairly believable, but nothing dynamic. Not like the star of Man Bites Dog. I would say there are no interesting performances... Just somewhat realistic. Somewhat. So if I subtract the effectiveness of the hoax, there is nothing in the craft or performances that adds to the lexicon of cinema. So it's like fantastic kitten candy. Even Blair Witch had Heather, who was outstanding.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it's my opinion.
This was where the genre began. It's nearly perfect. So why only seven?
Well, as good as it is and as revolutionary as it is, it does follow The Rutles, and from my point of view, I remember it being better. So I suppose when some other similar style movies have come along like Man Bites Dog and What We Do In the Shadows, I feel like they have stood on shoulders and done better. But only slightly.
Christopher Guest is the real genius in this movie. His performance is top-notch. I do not know why he did not become a leading comedian in the zeitgeist, though I love all of his other mockumentaries.
I cannot add to what has already been said about this revolutionary movie.
Well, as good as it is and as revolutionary as it is, it does follow The Rutles, and from my point of view, I remember it being better. So I suppose when some other similar style movies have come along like Man Bites Dog and What We Do In the Shadows, I feel like they have stood on shoulders and done better. But only slightly.
Christopher Guest is the real genius in this movie. His performance is top-notch. I do not know why he did not become a leading comedian in the zeitgeist, though I love all of his other mockumentaries.
I cannot add to what has already been said about this revolutionary movie.
I have been rewatching mockumentaries when this one popped up for me to watch. I am in Europe, and with my VPN, I gained access to a US streaming service that allows me to see old movies. This show is new.
Lucky me. Here we have a film crew following this guy who is a hitman. So... "Man Bites Dog," right? No. It's different in so many ways. It's more like Woody Allen and Diane Keaton following Robert De Niro. Honestly.
The show has its limitations. It clearly had no money. However, it works in its favor if you are patient.
But I have to say, this actor Steve Stanulis, whom I also googled and still don't know of, is a stunningly good actor. This show is off the grid, so where did this guy who plays the hitman come from? His performance holds together eight episodes with ease. There is very little story here, and I applaud the filmmakers for making something out of nothing. But my high score is based on this actor who is on par with any of the great American actors of the '70s. I am not joking. Just watch the show with eyes that understand the limitations. The supporting cast is very good, but there's this actor who is clearly not as famous as say, Stellan Skarsgård, yet there he is, just as good, carrying five hours on his shoulders.
This show might be a bit messy for your average viewer who is used to watching slick productions. However, it is a milestone for the genre, much like "Man Bites Dog" was a milestone.
Lucky me. Here we have a film crew following this guy who is a hitman. So... "Man Bites Dog," right? No. It's different in so many ways. It's more like Woody Allen and Diane Keaton following Robert De Niro. Honestly.
The show has its limitations. It clearly had no money. However, it works in its favor if you are patient.
But I have to say, this actor Steve Stanulis, whom I also googled and still don't know of, is a stunningly good actor. This show is off the grid, so where did this guy who plays the hitman come from? His performance holds together eight episodes with ease. There is very little story here, and I applaud the filmmakers for making something out of nothing. But my high score is based on this actor who is on par with any of the great American actors of the '70s. I am not joking. Just watch the show with eyes that understand the limitations. The supporting cast is very good, but there's this actor who is clearly not as famous as say, Stellan Skarsgård, yet there he is, just as good, carrying five hours on his shoulders.
This show might be a bit messy for your average viewer who is used to watching slick productions. However, it is a milestone for the genre, much like "Man Bites Dog" was a milestone.