Review of Keane (2004) by *Jen - N — 16 Jul 2007
Reeking of the other end of Soderbergh's artistic capability -- and by that, I mean the anti-blockbuster -- "Keane" is a good enough drama, following the plight of William Keane, a man desperate to recreate an event that has undoubtly lead his life into somewhat a descent into madness.
Not necessarily the most convenient of dramas, the first act indulges itself into extreme closeups as we observe Keane in his manic-depressive state. Somewhat a bit of a bore, it tether's between the lines of art house class and pretentious amateur film-making.
The second act has a bit more humanity as he encounters a little girl and her mother, unconscious that the good samaritan has some more dubious plans of his own. Breslin honestly has this aura of sincerity which can even give a film like this a little bit of reality, something that pacing can easily undo.
This review of Keane (2004) was written by *Jen - N on 16 Jul 2007.
Keane has generally received positive reviews.
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