Review of Jack Goes Boating (2010) by Curt M — 12 Dec 2011
I viewed this because I almost always like the work of Philip Seymour Hoffman, and I wanted to see his directorial debut. His work as an actor is impeccable. And as a matter of fact, he does a decent job as a director too.
It doesn't hurt having himself as the primary character. The pivotal scene of this film is the party. If the early scenes are bathed in subtlety, the party is obnoxiously overarching, initially filled with foreboding tension, which portends a climax that could only happen to a sad sack as Jack, Philip Seymour Hoffman's character.
As bold and brazen as are some of Hoffman's characters, Jack is dismally sad and lonely, achieving little of significance in his life, apologizing for his shadow. At its most fundamental level, Jack Goes Boating is a love story, following the tentative steps of romantic love from two troubled and wounded characters.
And while Jack seems to be getting an assist from his best bud at the limo company, in the end, Cldye (John Ortiz) does him no favors.
This review of Jack Goes Boating (2010) was written by Curt M on 12 Dec 2011.
Jack Goes Boating has generally received positive reviews.
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