I am glad I got to see this twice at Cinequest, even if I had to stand for the second screening.
It was probably the best film I saw while I was there.
After the movie, we were discussing whether or not Benno torched the place or whether he went to meet Joe. 2 of us thought the latter. But 3 of us, the former. I like films with ambiguity. This had plenty of it.
I hope Kurtwood Smith or Richard Edson get nominated for Independent Spirit Awards. Smith hasn't dominated a movie with his presence like this since Robocop. And Edson is usually relegated to smaller roles. He was great in this though. It was like a David Mamet film as done by the Coen Brothers. Intense but quirky.
With the crap that passes as movies today, you should go rent this or see it if it ever makes it to a theater. Yes, that was a compliment.
It was probably the best film I saw while I was there.
After the movie, we were discussing whether or not Benno torched the place or whether he went to meet Joe. 2 of us thought the latter. But 3 of us, the former. I like films with ambiguity. This had plenty of it.
I hope Kurtwood Smith or Richard Edson get nominated for Independent Spirit Awards. Smith hasn't dominated a movie with his presence like this since Robocop. And Edson is usually relegated to smaller roles. He was great in this though. It was like a David Mamet film as done by the Coen Brothers. Intense but quirky.
With the crap that passes as movies today, you should go rent this or see it if it ever makes it to a theater. Yes, that was a compliment.