The crime drama 'Such a Funny Life' tracks the downward spiral of a stand-up comedian.
Tired aphorisms on free will and fate plunge writer-director Oliver Mann’s chaotic crime-drama “Such a Funny Life” into a humdrum groove of situations and reactions from which it never emancipates itself. Three distinct time periods in an aspiring comedian’s troubled existence come up short in their task of characterizing him as a multidimensional survivor of psychological abuse.
Unresolved hurt stemming from a dreadful upbringing courtesy of his bitter, ex-con father still mortifies David Gutierrez , even now that he’s amassed considerable recognition as a stand-up performer. Self-assured in front of the microphone, the bearded jokester crumbles when past sorrows resurface. Unnecessarily and sporadically narrated by the protagonist’s mentally unstable mother , this stale New York tale teems with flashbacks, including to the antihero’s teenage years, when his drug-dealing friends committed a vile crime for him.
Contrary to the exaggerated inflections and mannerisms of his costars, Trigueros doesn’t succumb to the urge to ham it up. In fact, the movie’s most laudable trait is his feasible transition from scrappy, beanie-wearing scoundrel to virile and creative L.A. resident.With an air of gritty nostalgia, the hues that tinge the frames and the cinematography in general, generate the illusion of a higher production value.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Film Review: ‘The Good Liar’Betty McLeish (Helen Mirren) is a widow in her 70s who lives in a home full of tasteful pastel furniture in a calmly boring suburb of London. She’s sweet, pretty, pert, and polite, with glowing ski…
Read more »
‘Honey Boy’ Review: Shia LaBeouf Emerges Triumphant In A Film Inspired By His Own Complex LifeThe names have been changed in Honey Boy, but Shia LaBeouf, as not only a co-star in the film but also its writer, is not trying to hide the fact that this is the story of his life, no matter what …
Read more »
Film Review: ‘Playing with Fire’The plot of every sitcom is the same. There’s an inciting incident and a weekly story arc, but the real plot is this: A collection of characters, whether they’re related or not, act out the n…
Read more »
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 15-inch laptop review: Pricey for a reason - Business InsiderMicrosoft's latest 15-inch Surface Pro 3 laptop is a masterpiece for people who like big screens and are willing to pay more for a cutting-edge design
Read more »
King Princess Takes Her Throne: Concert ReviewTo support the release of her album Cheap Queen, King Princess played two sold-out hometown shows in New York.
Read more »
Concert/Book Tour Review: Liz Phair Does Double Duty as Reader and Rocker at Largo“When do they issue those arm patches to authors?” Liz Phair wondered aloud on the opening night of a residency at L.A.’s Largo, designed to promote her new memoir. “Is that the second book? I can …
Read more »