Review of Clean, Shaven (1995) by Randy B — 22 Oct 2007
There's an earthiness to CLEAN, SHAVEN. It's very bare-bones independent and low-budget. It's low-budget, underlit immediacy lends relevance and a certain genuineness to Peter Greene's performance as a struggling schizophrenic trying to reconnect with his daughter.
Kerrigan's direction is bent on nurturing this immediacy as his camera (often handheld) seems to love either close-ups or cramped rooms. Juxtaposed to Greene's paternal quest is a compelling police investigation which may or may not be connected to Greene.
This is a nice narrative device, and what it ultimately does is give the film a grander context and larger world than just the one inhabited by the film's tortured protagonist.
This review of Clean, Shaven (1995) was written by Randy B on 22 Oct 2007.
Clean, Shaven has generally received positive reviews.
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