The True Don Quixote

This movie is a whimsical rendition of the famous novel "Don Quixote". Set in present-day Louisiana this movie follows the journey of a man who is convinced he is a knight and hero from the 16th century. Grab your family or your friends and be prepared to laugh your heads off at this entertaining and beautifully made movie!

Eccentric and hilarious while touching on heavier themes like mental illness, The True Don Quixote puts a modern spin on a classic story that will leave viewers warmed and pensive. Recommended for those who enjoy witty, ironic dialogue and the charms of discovering the extraordinary within the ordinary. (think Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Little Miss Sunshine)

Quite an enjoyable romp. Loved it and the performances. A delightful take on the classic. An easy watch.

I enjoyed this film a quite a lot. It has a great deal of quirky charm whilst covering a subject of mental illness without being maudlin.

The writing is witty and at times rather funny and the characters well portrayed and very well acted.

The resemblance to the Don Quixote original story is greater than you might expect, but it's modern setting does it justice.

Overall it is a gentle ride with a good story, fine acting and some good wit.

I can't really give it a 10, and it's certainly not for a general audience - no special effects, no murders, indeed, not much of anything of note, however in that lies its charm, so it definitely deserves a seven and a half and I suspect I will watch it again, which is the very essence of a good experience.

So, I watched based on a Mike Rowe podcast (#219) interview of Chris Poche, the creator and writer. I enjoyed it, but it is what it is.