Surreal little dramedy that comes together (enough?) in the last 5-10mins
In surreal little dramedy "Linoleum" late forties Ohio suburbanite scientist Jim Gaffigan's uninspiring career in local kids tv is slumping, wife Rhea Seehorn's divorcing him, a younger brasher version of himself has turned up in town, AND a rocket has crashed in his backyard - but at least teen daughter Katelyn Nacon (excellent) loves him (but does she also love new kid in town Gabriel Rush?). All these strands are pulled as the 'plot' meanders with unclear reason or meaning until its final 5-10mins when writer / director Colin West's vision finally comes into focus in a way many will find as clever as "The Father" while many will still find bafflingly pointless.
- danieljfarthing
- Apr 13, 2023