Review of The Singing Detective (2003) by Mary . — 22 Nov 2009
Charmless, uninteresting and bizarrely un-entertaining.
Surely it was weird and gimmicky enough to at least be a little interesting? surely!? but no. I didn't even like Robert Downey jr in this and that guy has likeability to spare. supporting cast do next to nothing with their roles, as if their brains are on holiday. Oh lord and the editing: do we really need to see montages including voiceovers of dialogue from the previous scene... we remember, it just happened. I'm sure it was all part of the style but there's no heart or substance to back it up here.
I usually don't give up on movies before the end but I went to bed 90% of the way through this one, in the firm belief it was unredeemable. This film is uncomfortable in it's own skin which is just no good to watch.
This review of The Singing Detective (2003) was written by Mary . on 22 Nov 2009.
The Singing Detective has generally received mixed reviews.
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