Review of The Shape of Things (2003) by J. Hoberman for Village Voice — 22 Dec 2005
In its costumes, line readings, and structure, the movie faithfully preserves the stage production -- a provocative, if meretricious, evening of theater that ends in a paroxysm of LaButality with a bear swipe to the spectator's head.
It is, however, more difficult to rattle a movie audience -- at least with words -- and, despite its streamlined presentation, The Shape of Things is not nearly as effective on-screen.
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This review of The Shape of Things (2003) was written by J. Hoberman and published by Village Voice on 22 Dec 2005.
The Shape of Things has generally received positive reviews.
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