I see now that my buddy gave this 2 stars. I wish I would have checked Letterboxd before watching.
I liked the lead, and Heather Graham is in it! I really wanted to hear the mom's conversation with the babysitter at the end - if this was reality, that shit wouldn't have gone well... Plus the dead guy in the window.
Some of the greatest film blocking I've seen in a film. A lot of scenes are handled in one take and it is like watching a dance. Perkins is electric - I always think of him as Norman Bates but he is clearly so much more.
Unfortunately, it is overstuffed with dialogue and wanders a bit but the gorgeous cinematography and impeccable direction more than makes up for it. Kafka is a paranoid SOB.
I shut it off. Great visuals and there's a good movie in there somewhere but it never connected for me. This was recommended by my Aunt and Uncle.
I was really impressed with this microbudget feature. The dialogue felt so honest and natural and all the jokes landed nicely. I also appreciated that each character had a unique voice and felt like someone you have probably met at some point in your life. If you like Clerks, Swingers, Garden State, or other similar coming-of-age flicks, you will love this.
