screen |skr_n| |skrin| |skri_n| noun • a blank, typically white or silver surface on which a photographic image is projected : the world's largest movie screen • movies or television; the motion-picture industry : she's a star of the stage as well as the screen. verb [ trans. ] • protect (someone) from something dangerous or unpleasant • evaluate or analyze (something) for its suitability for a particular purpose or application


Saturday, November 07, 2009

Gentlemen Broncos

I loved Napoleon Dynamite and I liked Nacho Libre. The same family of nutty filmmakers have visited the planet again to bring us another bizarre addition to their lexicon. This is one VERY strange movie. At times it's quite intentionally bad. But I’ll admit: I laughed. And the cast, with every odd visage, nervous tick, bad haircut, and homely sweater, was fully committed to the required kookiness. And the story was… um… original? And I sympathized with the hero. And I wanted him to succeed. So I feel satisfied. I went in with no expectations and got a crazy ode to middle America, low-fi sci-fi, power ballads, and a goofy looking kid with a dream. So I guess I can’t complain.

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