Review of Funny Ha Ha (2003) by Babette H — 25 Jan 2008
Very much a film about indecision. Which, funny enough, left me unsure of how to feel about it (ha ha). This is somehow an important statement from a voice that should be heard. The beauty is that the voice is out in the distance and doesn't care if it is heard or not.
It is perfectly content mumbling to itself, which is partly why I'm so drawn to it. I'm pretty sure this was shot on 16 mm and how one could love this film yet overlook Linklater's Slacker is beyond me.
Both depict their respective generations from the inside out. That is to say that Bujalski and Linklater were and most likely still are living parallel lives with their characters. One should see this film for several reasons.
Most importantly, because it was shot on 16 mm, and a full-length 'amateur' film is an interesting priority. As Cocteau once said, 16 mm may be the sole weapon of the future for poets. Note that this film is unrated.
This review of Funny Ha Ha (2003) was written by Babette H on 25 Jan 2008.
Funny Ha Ha has generally received positive reviews.
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