Review of American Animal (2011) by Archibald T — 23 Jul 2012
An infantile masterpiece! Matt D' Elia creates a truly unique and twisted character that rivals such others like Tyler Durden. The whole film has the texture of a play, but was never produced to begin with as a play. It's an ORIGINAL piece of work and that's something you don't see. It's pretentious to a fault, but has such a demanding to be heard feel that once it starts you have to finish it.
Some would call it annoying, irritating to see a man play head games with his friends, but there's something more deep and troubling with the character of Jimmy as the film progresses. There's one moment of sheer brilliance that takes place where Jimmy launches into a full scale war in the form of a monologue explaining why his best friend James shouldn't have gotten a job. The dialogue and execution was amazingly well done! For a film that wasn't based as a play, it sure as hell felt like it.
Overall, if you enjoy seeing a man slip into the depths of his delusions you'll enjoy this strange character piece.
This review of American Animal (2011) was written by Archibald T on 23 Jul 2012.
American Animal has generally received mixed reviews.
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