Review of Brewster McCloud (1971) by Nathan Rabin for The A.V. Club — 28 Jun 1980
In the earthly realm, it’s a sledgehammer-subtle social satire filled with cartoonish Keystone Kops haplessly pursuing their elusive prey, and crudely drawn authority figures behaving like petulant children.
On a more ethereal level, it’s an intermittently lyrical, strangely poignant fantasy powered by the beatific, magnetic presence of Cort and Shelley Duvall in an electric debut, and “Papa” John Phillips’ lovely songs.
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This review of Brewster McCloud (1971) was written by Nathan Rabin and published by The A.V. Club on 28 Jun 1980.
Brewster McCloud has generally received positive reviews.
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