Review of Songs from the Second Floor (2000) by Rick J — 11 Sep 2007
Wow, I dreamed about it, but I didn't think anyone would do it. He did every scene in one long, 6 or 10 minute one-er with a stationary camera. For the whole movie--and it was still interesting! I stayed up to be able to watch it in a dark room and didn't lose interest for a second.
The cinematography and dense, abstract plot were really great. I loved the allegory, particularly with the swinging crusifix, and the salesman throwing away the crusifixes and running them over. This was probably my favorite scene based on impressive timing and meaningful symble.
I want to see more of Roy Anderson. And lets talk about how balsy it is to release a movie unrated in the US. It averages an audience less that NC-17 does, and we're a country that loves our bullshit family values, eh Beaver?
This review of Songs from the Second Floor (2000) was written by Rick J on 11 Sep 2007.
Songs from the Second Floor has generally received very positive reviews.
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