Review of Clean, Shaven (1995) by Patrick D — 21 Jul 2007
A very abstract, even surreal, character study of a schizophrenic. The point of view of the narrative is from the ill man, thus making the picture very subjective which, in turn, makes it enigmatic in what is real and what is not.
The narrative resists being a linear tale as it is a perplexing combination of past, present, and hallucinations, causing the entire picture being pieces of the puzzle that the viewer needs to fit together.
The performance by Peter Greene is mesmerizing, making his character sympathetic and you feel genuine emotion for him. The sound design is actually what elevates the film to a masterpiece level as omnibus, foreboding music mixes with organic sounds of the environment and the technological resonances of radios, transmissions, and machines that creates a visceral attack on both the main character's psyche and the audience own senses.
This is truly a wonderful picture, not exactly "enjoyable", but it is hypnotic, spellbinding, and mesmerizing... you won't be able to turn away!
This review of Clean, Shaven (1995) was written by Patrick D on 21 Jul 2007.
Clean, Shaven has generally received positive reviews.
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