Review of Elizabethtown (2005) by Christopher P — 07 Nov 2015
While Drew's epic career failure and suicidal phase are clumsily handled and start the film off on a really shallow note, Elizabethtown develops into a surprisingly warm, southern family reunion which while not hugely engaging remains quiety enjoyable.
Like the plot, Bloom's performance starts on a stutter but as his character slowly finds a place among his southern relatives, so does Bloom find his place in this film. The eccentric Claire is treated as a crazy voice of conscience that is there for no real reason but accepted nonetheless and that (just about) works for this film. The supporting cast help to hold the whole show up and allow it to finally find its feet.
Not an Oscar contender by ANY stretch of the imagination but if you want a cheap flick on a rainy day with cloudy but warm messages of love, family and figuring out what's important, this film should tick that box.
This review of Elizabethtown (2005) was written by Christopher P on 07 Nov 2015.
Elizabethtown has generally received mixed reviews.
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