I didn't much enjoy American Movie. Not because it was a
bad film inherently, but I didn't much care for the people in
it. These aren't people seeking the "American Dream" --
these are depressed and *depressing* lives. And these
poor people are used by the documentary as comedic foil.
I felt bad for them. It felt like Jerry Springer took the camera
to his guests' homes. This is sad, not funny. Could have
been brilliant if it were made with that poignance in mind.
What should have been a serious look is used as a joke.
These LIVES are used for humor on film! Shame.
bad film inherently, but I didn't much care for the people in
it. These aren't people seeking the "American Dream" --
these are depressed and *depressing* lives. And these
poor people are used by the documentary as comedic foil.
I felt bad for them. It felt like Jerry Springer took the camera
to his guests' homes. This is sad, not funny. Could have
been brilliant if it were made with that poignance in mind.
What should have been a serious look is used as a joke.
These LIVES are used for humor on film! Shame.