Review of A Thousand Clowns (1965) by Ashleigh S — 07 Aug 2008

I want Jason Robards to adopt me. It never becomes corny. Although many films (both American and European) seem to tread carefully and critically through the subject of the dislocated dreamer against the regimental and unjust rules of a terribly brutal society, searching for something other than security, predictability, it's never repetitive.

In his amazingly clever, wise and humorous nephew, Murray has a chance to pass on his own ideals and virtues to a truly original child. They become best friends, and although Murray is not actually a parental figure in the social workers definition, he manages to pass on his spirit and his wisdom to a kid he loves, without even knowing it.

So as an individual, it is ok if Murray is not a reliable contributor of society. And I love the way it was filmed. Many films play around with images and dialogue and sound, but this one is elegant and simultaneously nerve-wracking.

Ok im done its a damn good film to have in your collection.