Review of The Stunt Man (1980) by Dan G — 25 Mar 2008
More proof that Pauline Kael likes her movies spoon-fed to her. This movie is not experimental or difficult in any way, and yet people claim it's "one of the most bizarre movies ever" and "incredibly unconventional" - no, it's not.
It's a fun genre film that contains a marvelous performance by Peter O'Toole. But it's far too long, and even though many people like Steve Railsback, I thought he was entirely charisma-free.
This movie has nothing interesting to say about the nature of film artifice or reality, and anyone who tells you differently has never seen Last Year at Marienbad, Belle du Jour, or even Mulholland Dr.
This review of The Stunt Man (1980) was written by Dan G on 25 Mar 2008.
The Stunt Man has generally received positive reviews.
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