Review of Johnny Berlin 2: Notes From The Dumpster (2008) by J D — 21 Apr 2009
It's not often that a documentary will inspire a sequel, but Dominic DeJoseph's film JOHNNY BERLIN did, largely as a result of the enthusiasm of the Documentary Channel audience who demanded a follow-up.
In Part 1 (titled simply, JOHNNY BERLIN), we last left Johnny, a train porter with dreams of writing the great American novel, as he was headed to Southeast Asia in search of deeper truths. Part 2 picks up after his trip into destitution standing on a bridge over the Mekong River, contemplating everything from jumping off the bridge to his relationship to his Mormon father who wouldn't send him the money for a plane ticket home.
Although at times Johnny's head trip turns to the darker aspects of life, his off-beat sense of humor lands him on his feet every time, and the viewer along with him. This is a hilarious exploration of one man's inner life, and a worthy follow-up, often deeper and funnier than the first film.
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This review of Johnny Berlin 2: Notes From The Dumpster (2008) was written by J D on 21 Apr 2009.
Johnny Berlin 2: Notes From The Dumpster has generally received very positive reviews.
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