Review of Foxcatcher (2014) by Trailesque — 15 Mar 2017
An excellent workout for some great actors. A realistic, low key, gloomy portrayal of the build-up to the famous murder of wrestler Dave Schultz by his aristocratic patron, John Dupont. One complaint: Dupont suffered from paranoid schizophrenia which led to his crazy behavior, but that doesn't get a mention - the Dupont character remains opaque throughout.
We see the whole thing from jock Mark Schultz's POV. Steve Carell was rightfully praised for his performance, which was radically different from his usual comedic efforts.
This review of Foxcatcher (2014) was written by Trailesque on 15 Mar 2017.
Foxcatcher has generally received positive reviews.
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