Review of Synecdoche, New York (2008) by Nhsteven — 12 Nov 2010
I have never seen a move have such divided opinion for a film (Most of the major critics loved it, however.), perhaps not seen since the discussion of the pub scene in Inglorious Basterds, or to a lesser degree the Nicholas Cage remake of Bad Lieutenant.. WalterEgo compared it unfavorably to BerlinAlex, but overreacted IMO, (Grade 2). nboley08 captured well the strengths and weaknesses. (Grade 5).
Others claimed if you don't like it, go see an Adam Sandler film.
I have to side on the positive; for some reason I'm obssessed with it.
It falls under the category of a flawed masterwork (like Miles Davis' **** Brew), and could have been tightened up some, but smoothing out the warts from such an utterance is usually a mistake.
And yet, Apocalypse Now and Citizens Kane were also called flawed.
This review of Synecdoche, New York (2008) was written by Nhsteven on 12 Nov 2010.
Synecdoche, New York has generally received positive reviews.
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