rickdugs
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I suspect those watching Klimt are familiar with the artist or fans of John Malkovich, both good reasons to spend time with this film.
If interested in Klimt, keep in mind, while factual in many respects (many, if not most, of the characters were real people in Klimt's life) the film is also, and equally, an interesting fictionalization of particular times and events in his life.
When it comes to Malkovich, he reliably delivers, as usual. When it comes to appearance, his casting as Klimt is spot on. Overall, this film is flawed but still a great watch, visually intriguing, and worth a second watch.
If interested in Klimt, keep in mind, while factual in many respects (many, if not most, of the characters were real people in Klimt's life) the film is also, and equally, an interesting fictionalization of particular times and events in his life.
When it comes to Malkovich, he reliably delivers, as usual. When it comes to appearance, his casting as Klimt is spot on. Overall, this film is flawed but still a great watch, visually intriguing, and worth a second watch.
The dilemma: Rate this strictly on its merits as a movie or the unintended experience it delivers? Judging it solely as a movie it's miserable, it couldn't be worse, a criminal theft of 90 plus minutes from your life, and the current rating of 3.6 would be far too high. When it comes to the unintended experience it's fantastic, yes-so bad it's good! It's complete nonsense, the laughs don't stop. I started to feel bad for everyone in the movie and even guilty for taking pleasure in their embarrassing efforts. I will give The Room this: an unexpected non-Hollywood ending. Viewing the movie is now an event and a blast to be a part of. If you go to see it, and you should, bring lots of plastic spoons.
Not sure what to say here....is this worth a watch: yes, absolutely; actually, you may need to view it twice (I'm going to watch it again). It's non traditional plot development is challenging, don't watch if you want something served up or easy entertainment. Over three hours there are four parts to this journey, with the first three being the best. The untidy ending provides little resolution and is unlikely to supply satisfaction for most viewers; and, while such contentment or gratification is unnecessary in film, I would argue the last 30 minutes of the movie were contrived to make the film more detached. Should it have ended at 2 hours and twenty five minutes, you decide. You decide what is real, imagined. Can it be anything but surreal? Forget your typical, traditional, expectations, watching it when you have a free 3 hours, letting the film take you elsewhere.