Review of Lenny (1974) by Edgar C — 31 Dec 2012
Exceptionally well-crafted and staggeringly depressing, influential classic. What may be Fosse's definitive masterpiece is a controversial magnum opus for the right reasons. Damn... It is also luscious! The director empathizes and, at some extent, comprehends the liberalist and anarchich mentality of a genius comedian such as Lenny Bruce, one of the countless social figures that fought against the ludicrous censorship standards and narrow-minded conservatism. In the end, the extraordinary screenplay and a top-notch direction try to mirror life itself. No film will ever do justice to the complexity and reality of a true story, yet this masterwork reminds us of the invigorating direction of a passionate Fellini and a quickly paced La Notte (1961), a style that would directly influence Scorsese. It smells like Dustin Hoffman was robbed.
Time to get arrested pals! Let's all say together "cocksucker".
COCKSUCKER!
Shit, I can hear the sirens approaching...
98/100.
This review of Lenny (1974) was written by Edgar C on 31 Dec 2012.
Lenny has generally received positive reviews.
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