Review of Keane (2004) by Akash V — 22 Apr 2014
Kerrigan's masterpiece is a brilliant example of brave, honest and completely original filmmaking. In classic cinema-verite style, this film explores child abduction, schizophrenia and self-induced alienation perfectly.
The performances are gut-wrenchingly honest and the message is important without being preachy. With each new film Kerrigan gets more and more accomplished, taking a page from the Cassavetes way of filming, and giving us complex character studies that are fiercely honest and free from manipulative Hollywood bullshit.
A true inspiraton to aspiring artists around the world. Best of all, the film has a tender third act where we truly care about the characters outcome. It's a relentless character study, where we're forced to observe Keane's isolation and are left wondering about his past.
This review of Keane (2004) was written by Akash V on 22 Apr 2014.
Keane has generally received positive reviews.
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