Review of Baghead (2008) by Matthew D — 29 Jul 2008

A great movie about desire and the layers of imagery we use to influence others' perception of us.

This review of Baghead (2008) was written by Matthew D on 29 Jul 2008.

Baghead has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joe Morgenstern (2,395) for Wall Street Journal (3,071) on 11 Apr 2016

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By Alex R (2,581) on 25 Aug 2012

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Something [that] is both impressive and thrifty is Jay and Mark Duplass' Baghead, unquestionably the most inventive horror film in years --…

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By Michael P (1,574) on 26 Aug 2011

I was really looking forward to this film but was disappointed. I'm a fan of the Duplass bros. and their style and films…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 19 Jan 2011

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 05 Nov 2010

I was expecting a horror movie, but this was still a decent movie…

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By Intuciic . (496) on 02 Jan 2013

There is some honest comedy here, but it becomes too predictable and is not nearly as clever or endearing as The Puffy Chair…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 19 Sep 2013

Sometimes funny and romantic, other times a movie that will scare the crap out of you, Baghead proves itself an excellent low-budget indie film…

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By Drew M (571) on 20 Nov 2010

Pretty much ended the short lived hype around mumblecore cinema…

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By Peter T (323) on 24 Sep 2011

So this is 'mumblecore'? This is the first 'mumblecore' film I've watched and on this evidence, it's unlikely I'll watch anymore…

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