Review of The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) by Michael G — 24 Oct 2008
When I saw The Man Who Wasn't There in the theater I was incredibly disappointed. Not enough of the Coens' trademarked weirdness and way too much wayward boredom. Since 2001 I've grown a whole new appreciation for film noir (which The Man Who Wasn't There pays homage to almost perfectly) and thought I might have a whole different perspective on the film.
Unfortunately not.
The Man Who Wasn't There bored me to tears just as badly as it did in its initial run I'm sorry to say. The story is still too quiet and subdued for me to see how anyone can possibly be interested in it, but Roger Deakins' photography is nothing short of brilliant and breathtaking.
This review of The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) was written by Michael G on 24 Oct 2008.
The Man Who Wasn't There has generally received very positive reviews.
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