Review of Permanent Midnight (1998) by Jer M — 13 Nov 2008
An intense, edgy, angsty drug movie starring Ben Stiller? Yes it is true. Stiller goes into addict territory with a rare serious role unlike anything he has ever done before. And he is, it must be said, amazing. Why he's doing terrible comedies one after another is beyond me when this movie proves that he is capable of so much more.
The movie itself is not that original. This story has been told a zillion times before. But it is worth seeing because of the great acting, not just by Stiller but also from Owen Wilson, Maria Bello, and Elizabeth Hurley. It even features appearances by half the cast of THE BEN STILLER SHOW, all performing at the top of their game. This is easily an actor's movie first and foremost.
But the biggest reason to see this movie is to be shocked out of your mind by a GREAT performance by a man who made his name by ejaculating into his ear.
This review of Permanent Midnight (1998) was written by Jer M on 13 Nov 2008.
Permanent Midnight has generally received positive reviews.
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