Review of The Cruise (1998) by Trailesque — 02 Oct 2017

This unusual documentary, which kicked off the career of director Bennett Miller, is well worth a look even if sitting thru the whole thing will present a challenge. Meet Timothy "Speed" Levitch, who is the sole character in this piece.

He is a motor-mouthed commentator/thinker who works as a tour guide in New York City. From his perch on the upper deck of a tour bus, Levitch regales and challenges us with a fast and steady stream of observations, many of which come from out in left field but which all show a sharp mind at work.

Unfortunately sharp minds are not always sound minds, and Levitch eventually tests our patience with his nasal New York voice and kooky ideas.