Review of Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2010) by Ken S — 30 Jan 2017
Before he made a splash with "Whiplash" and "La La Land," Damien Chazelle made his feature film debut with this low budget indie musical that mixes cinema verite with a mix of the musicals of Hollywood in the 1930s.
It doesn't always work, but it feels original...and you can definitely see the spark in Chazelle's love of music and jazz and old movies that would go on to fuel his very successful (and more professional) follow-ups.
Worth it for seeing the rough beginnings of a talented young filmmaker, or if you just want something low key and offbeat.
This review of Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2010) was written by Ken S on 30 Jan 2017.
Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench has generally received positive reviews.
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