Review of The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) by Henry Kissenger On The Subway — 29 Jun 2008
This one is overlooked. its better than o brother where art thou? and intolerable cruelty. this is the last movie that was thought up by the coen's. its brilliant, billy bob thornton is so deadpan, it couldn't be more humane or sympathetic.
his life is too simple so you think everything he thinks and run into all the plot twists and things that fall apart on you. its passionate and heart breaking, but that's noir. on top of that, the visuals are terrific with the black and white effect, the lighting, the wide camera shots, the narrow camera shots, and the slow motion, its all here! it also has great symbolisms being that billy bob is a barber cutting hair that will just grow back even when your dead.
he's a "modern man" which is hinting some sort of cold war paranoia, its terrific in every way. hugely satisfying, a bit bleak but its noir, see it!
This review of The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) was written by Henry Kissenger On The Subway on 29 Jun 2008.
The Man Who Wasn't There has generally received very positive reviews.
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