Review of Manglehorn (2015) by Jiawei H — 23 Jun 2015
A lot of times solitude is celebrated. This film doesn't glorify solitude, just as it shouldn't be. It remains what is it...a very personal matter--if solitude is what one chooses, there's no point for it to be shared or complained.
Very much impressed with the alarm clock scene when Mr. Manglehorn "opens" and "closes" his ears to hear the alarm. Great sound effects. Beautiful cinematography too, especially during the scene with him and Fanny on the tree.
Yes, we're all born to be alone, and we gotta accept the fact and live own own lives, even in the darkest moments. Only when one truly realizes that can one eventually open one's heart--like the clown does. The last scene is very poetic when Mr. Manglehorn as a locksmith locked himself outside of his car. But when he did "open his heart", magic could happen--though it takes a while, a long long while.
2015.6.24 IFC.
This review of Manglehorn (2015) was written by Jiawei H on 23 Jun 2015.
Manglehorn has generally received mixed reviews.
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