Review of American Movie (1999) by Mike D — 21 Feb 2012

Wonderful stuff.

I saw this one at round about the same time as Adaptation (same week I think) and again it floored me. The visits to his uncle and trips out with his uncle are very memorable...and Marks determination to get it done, combined with being depressed and wanting to drink the night away...and having a very good honest friend by his side are all things I could relate to.

Making a film is just such a huge undertaking, and its all captured here so well. But not only that, we get to see people in their current situation here in real life too, small bits of their private lives, even if its just a glimpse...it fascinated me. and its honestly is much respected.

But not only that we have some great guitar music on the soundtrack..again memorable. This is one of the all time greats.