Everything Must Go

I’m not sure why they even bother saying that the film Everything Must Go is based of a Raymond Carver story when the only element borrowed from the 5-page short story, “Why Don’t You Dance?” is the character, Nick Halsey, selling all his belongings on his front lawn.

I’ll admit that I was attracted to the film based of the Carver connection, but I also wanted to come in with no expectation for a hyped performance by the one-note Will Ferrell. Many reviewers have been comparing Farrell’s performance to Adam Sandler’s dramatic turn in Punch Drunk Love, but the two films just can’t be compared.

Ferrell’s performance is underwhelming instead of his overwhelming zaniness. I agree with one review that I saw that this film is still more decent than most of the crap that comes out. However, what the film lacks the most is having a sense of still. The film-making and way that the story is too generic and forgettable.

6/10

The Room

The Room (10/10)

A film this good shouldn’t legally viewable. I finally gave in and saw this film. In fact, I bought it and couldn’t be happier with my purchase. My wife kept asking what the film was about and I just kept saying that it’s just something that you have to experience. I read about the film and saw YouTube clips, but I was never quite prepared enough.

This film is so contextual that is deserves more than just a simple, dowdy review. It deserves a highly intellectual analytical essay. The film is passionate or a high retarded level, but yet so sophisticated at the same time. Drugs, sex, death – it’s all here…sort of. None of this help to describe or properly give a review of this film. It’s almost impossible. My first viewing nearly exceeded my expectations, and my jaw was literally dropped during the film’s entire duration.

“The Room” would be what it is if it weren’t for Tommy Wiseau. There’s something specifically hilarious and haunting about this mysterious man. And if this is any indication of what he’s working toward next, then I think that this world, in fact, is becoming a much better place.

Other films I have watched recently:

Hump Day (8/10)

The Stepfather (4/10)

Surrogates (2/10)

The Invention of Lying (7/10)

Rewatch:

Beverly Hills Ninja (5/10)

Spaceballs (8/10)

Hot Fuzz (8/10)