Review of Storytelling (2001) by Jeff Z — 05 Jul 2007

More hilarious yet relevant Americana commentary from the brilliantly twisted mind of Solondz.

This review of Storytelling (2001) was written by Jeff Z on 05 Jul 2007.

Storytelling has generally received positive reviews.

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By Vanessa C (190) on 30 Nov 2011

A testament to the power of words. This two part film explores touchy subjects that test the bounds of fiction and exploitation. Worth a watch…

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By Giahn C (2) on 03 Oct 2009

Disturbing without being exploitative, Storytelling is as compelling as Solondz gets--although the film is paced less solidly as Happiness,…

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By Lyndsay P (74) on 10 Apr 2010

Fiction: What on earth? Nonfiction: This was definitely way better than the Fiction part. You can definitely relate to this more easily…

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By Robert D (1,551) on 13 Jan 2010

A self-reflexive film where Solondz confronts his critics about tackling taboo subject matter and issues of mean-spiritedness and exploitation…

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By Sylvester K (938) on 06 Feb 2013

Depends on how you would view this film, It's quite bipolar. I loved it, very dark and thoughtful…

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By Michael M (3,845) on 16 Jan 2011

Probably the most cynical movie ever made. Hard to watch…

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By Kyo 9 (490) on 20 May 2010

The non-fiction part is very strong! great story line and brilliant outcast…

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By Ryan Cracknell (408) for Movie Views (286) on 19 Dec 2010

While Solondz tries and tries hard, Storytelling fails to provide much more insight than the inside column of a torn book jacket…

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By Rich L (138) on 10 Aug 2011

A darkly hilarious film split into two parts. Both parts I thoroughly enjoyed. Loved seeing Conan O'Brien pop up in this, hahah…

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By Godfrey C (32) on 13 Aug 2009

Rich in comedic gold. Todd Solondz knows how to make a damn movie…

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