Review of Minnie and Moskowitz (1971) by Shane H — 12 Jul 2013
Possibly the closest John Cassavetes came to directing a screwball comedy. Minnie and Moskowitz is a tale of misfit love, that runs on improv and the director's efficient sense for making micro-budgeted pictures.
While Cassavetes casted his usual slew of actors here (AKA family and friends), the film's focal point is on Gena Rowlands and Seymour Cassell. The two leads certainly have strong chemistry as this dysfunctional couple, but their performances are occasionally over-the-top, perhaps suggesting Cassavetes didn't entirely know if the film should be humorous, or not.
Uneven as it is sometimes, Minnie and Moskowitz is a very pleasing and different film from Cassavetes, and one of his most curious ones as well.
This review of Minnie and Moskowitz (1971) was written by Shane H on 12 Jul 2013.
Minnie and Moskowitz has generally received positive reviews.
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