Review of Clean, Shaven (1995) by Cecily B — 28 May 2014

It's not really a film you can enjoy, but it's one that forces you to walk in the shoes of a truly troubled individual. You hear everything that is going on in his tortured mind, and you feel his pain, both emotional and physical, that is mostly self-inflicted.

Every moment with Greene's character has a rising awkwardness to it, and you truly believe that he is really screwed up in the head, even though he leads good intentions to trying to pursue his daughter.

This film excels with grating sound design and claustrophobic close-ups that only add to the unnerving tone, and although it may not leave a coherent impression after viewing, its surrealism dealing with schizophrenia certainly lingers in your mind.

Too bad Peter Greene doesn't get more roles.