Review of The Truth About Charlie (2002) by Emil K — 06 Oct 2008

One of the wildest journeys into a possibilities of cinematic art I have seen in recent years. Jonathan Demme uses his camera with master photographer Tak Fujimoto into a dizzying effect. Paris that he creates is a place dominated by colours and endlessly hypnotic mood.

This one may seem a light drama with touches of comedy in it at the first sight, but beneath the surface it is typically dark film from Demme. There are many familiar touches of paranoia and eerie moments in it.

But only this time each and everyone of his trademarks are used into a maximum effect here. None of his earlier or later films have not had the same artistic freedom as he has with this one. If you are in the mood for wild cinematic experiment then look no further.