Review of Diner (1982) by Kevin P — 16 Jun 2007
The film lacks the artistic vision of Fellini, but is a good American version of his portrait of young men in I Vitelloni. The difference is that these men are characterized from the perspective that they are young and inexperienced in the world.
The focus on innocence got Pauline Kael to lobby the film to the public. An interesting development since she had more disdain toward Fellini's perspective on men and women, but the portrait in Diner is an honest rendering of men in America who are old enough to drink but still young enough to act like kids just enjoying life.
The structure of the film being a series of scenes is the perfect molding for the story.
This review of Diner (1982) was written by Kevin P on 16 Jun 2007.
Diner has generally received very positive reviews.
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