Existentialist? Crazy fun and worth a look...
Added 10/18/2009
Reviews were mixed, if only because no one was enjoying the fun that the cast was having with the script of David O. Russell and Jeff Baena. Indeed, director Russell ran with this crazy idea and, best of all, a remarkable cast ran with him, all the way. Silliness abounds. I thought this might be an idea Charlie Kaufman would come up with; it was released the same year as "Eternal Sunshine". The film had no Oscar recognition, but was on many Top 10 lists; totally ignored by the Indie Spirits. Jason Schwarzman is terrific, as is Mark Wahlberg; excellent support from Lily Tomlin, Dustin Hoffman, Naomi Watts, Jude Law, Richard Jenkins, Tippi Hedren, Talia Shire, Bob Gunton, and the enigmatic Isabel Huppert...it really is a feast of acting, regarding the subject matter. Not a weak link to be found. It may not be for all tastes, but it was very entertaining for me. I was amused at a running joke about Shania Twain, and when she appeared, it was a pivotal moment. This is a very classy film, misunuderstood by many.If you want some totally insane fun, check it out. Highly recommended. The DVD I watched was full-screen, with only a commentary. Bummer.
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big disspointment
Added 9/13/2009
I guess at some point I should get used to these kinds of movies where the story that the movie should be about disspears and is replaced by some lame distraction in which someone can spew thier pseudo-intillectual crap for an hour and a half. This time it's existential detectives.
Oh, and at the end they discover that the problem with Jude Law and Naomi Watt's is they're not having good sex. OH how amazingly original!
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Decent dvd quality
Added 9/13/2009
This dvd was in fairly good condition for being used but I did not keep it. I would probably buy from this seller again if they had a movie that I wanted.
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A Visual Aid
Added 8/10/2009
This movie may seem a little too impractical for the practical minded. However, if you are well versed in varied philosophy theory then you'll recognize allot of the metaphors used by the actors in this movie. It helps to have a visual aid to facilitate the comprehension of a complex philosophical concept.
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Has Some Great Moments
Added 8/5/2009
I Heart Huckabees is an entertaining comedy that has some wonderful scenes. The cast is excellent and contains many big names (Jason Schwartzman, Dustin Hoffman, Lily Tomlin, Naomi Watts, Mark Wahlberg, etc.). The plot keeps you entertained. (Loosely speaking, the story is about an environmentalist whose group is taken over by a power-hungry corporation named Huckabees. I think that the "real" story is about people's attempts to find out what is important in life). There is also a bit of philosophy thrown in, so the film might make you think a little bit.
The reason that I don't rate the film any higher is that the viewer is left with a vaguely-dissatisfied feeling at the end. Somehow, the good scenes just don't add up to much. You enjoy the ride, but the film never "comes together" in a satisfying way.
This is not a bad film; just don't set your expectations too high.
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Existentialist? Crazy fun and worth a look...
Added 10/18/2009
Reviews were mixed, if only because no one was enjoying the fun that the cast was having with the script of David O. Russell and Jeff Baena. Indeed, director Russell ran with this crazy idea and, best of all, a remarkable cast ran with him, all the way. Silliness abounds. I thought this might be an idea Charlie Kaufman would come up with; it was released the same year as "Eternal Sunshine". The film had no Oscar recognition, but was on many Top 10 lists; totally ignored by the Indie Spirits. Jason Schwarzman is terrific, as is Mark Wahlberg; excellent support from Lily Tomlin, Dustin Hoffman, Naomi Watts, Jude Law, Richard Jenkins, Tippi Hedren, Talia Shire, Bob Gunton, and the enigmatic Isabel Huppert...it really is a feast of acting, regarding the subject matter. Not a weak link to be found. It may not be for all tastes, but it was very entertaining for me. I was amused at a running joke about Shania Twain, and when she appeared, it was a pivotal moment. This is a very classy film, misunuderstood by many.If you want some totally insane fun, check it out. Highly recommended. The DVD I watched was full-screen, with only a commentary. Bummer.
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big disspointment
Added 9/13/2009
I guess at some point I should get used to these kinds of movies where the story that the movie should be about disspears and is replaced by some lame distraction in which someone can spew thier pseudo-intillectual crap for an hour and a half. This time it's existential detectives.
Oh, and at the end they discover that the problem with Jude Law and Naomi Watt's is they're not having good sex. OH how amazingly original!
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Decent dvd quality
Added 9/13/2009
This dvd was in fairly good condition for being used but I did not keep it. I would probably buy from this seller again if they had a movie that I wanted.
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