Review of August (2008) by Emils. — 20 Sep 2008
Much better than the ratings & reviews indicate. This is the first film I've seen that effectively captures that unbearable e-snottiness that flooded America during the dotcom craze. The story is set in August 2001, which perhaps is still too recent in the public consciousness to be fairly objective.
The cast is superb, including David Bowie who delivers a briliant albeit brief scene towards the end. Plus, there's no trace of those all to familiar "indie" film clichés that compel you to hit Eject (except for the score perhaps, which I found somewhat relentless.
) Deserves to be re-evaluated, once we all grow up a little.
This review of August (2008) was written by Emils. on 20 Sep 2008.
August has generally received mixed reviews.
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