Review of The Center of the World (2001) by Kenneth L — 03 Dec 2012
A rich computer nerd brings a stripper to Vegas and tries to get her to fall in love with him.
I'm surprised by this film's weak story and slowly moving plot. At the helm is Wayne Wang, and among the film's four writers are Paul Auster and Miranda July. These are all strong talents; perhaps there were too many cooks in the kitchen.
What's troubling about the film is that we get such a concentration on character, but none of the real questions are answered. Why does Richard become so obsessive? Why does Florence break the rules? Where is the line between sexual obsession and love for these characters, and how do they determine it? These aren't minor issues; rather, they're at the heart of whatever the hell the film is saying. Additionally, Jerri wanders into the story on her way to another film.
Overall, despite the wealth of talent that went into the film, it's unfortunate that the result is not a sum of its parts.
This review of The Center of the World (2001) was written by Kenneth L on 03 Dec 2012.
The Center of the World has generally received mixed reviews.
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