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Quirky and Human
For what it may lack in finesse, the rough-hewn King Leisure makes up for in heart. This charming 60 minute interpretation of an aging rock star's unlikely reinvention as a rapper communicates entertainment industry "insider" challenges in a way that anyone can relate to and laugh with much in the way that Spinal Tap does. Writer/director Pat DiNizio's unguarded self-portrayal let's the viewer into this take on his life with honesty and humor, while the other characters, amalgams of the handlers he's accumulated in his 25 years as the singer in a popular band, are intentionally and adorably ridiculous, over-acted characitures that run the gamut from grossly incompetent to downright mean. In the end, the "King" reassesses his quest for the hip-hop big bucks with his integrity and fans --old and new--intact. This glimpse into DiNizio's heart, soul and sense of the absurd tells an essentially true story through a wonderfully distorted lens. Whether you're a Smithereens fan or not (but who isn't?), you'll get a kick out of the King.
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- Feb 13, 2004
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