Released in 2017 and directed/written by Scott Prendergast, "Kabluey" is an offbeat dramedy starring Prendergast as the bumbling black sheep of the family who comes to town to help his sister-in-law (Lisa Kudrow) & two unholy terror nephews after his brother is deployed to Iraq. He lands a part-time job as a mascot for a struggling internet firm where he meets an uptight Broomhilda (Conchata Ferrell) and his sister-in-law's libidinous boss (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). Christine Taylor, Teri Garr and Angela Sarafyan are also on hand.
The movie's not great, but it's original, quirky and quietly amusing. Kudrow's acting is phenomenal, particularly once you know how the story pans out and view it again (note the hollow look in her eyes when she pulls in her driveway at night). While mostly a comedy, "Kabluey" is also sometimes poignant and includes one of the best portrayals of genuine repentance on film. In addition, the cast features a quality Smorgasbord of females.
The film runs 86 minutes and was shot in Austin, Texas.
GRADE: B/B- (6.5/10)
The movie's not great, but it's original, quirky and quietly amusing. Kudrow's acting is phenomenal, particularly once you know how the story pans out and view it again (note the hollow look in her eyes when she pulls in her driveway at night). While mostly a comedy, "Kabluey" is also sometimes poignant and includes one of the best portrayals of genuine repentance on film. In addition, the cast features a quality Smorgasbord of females.
The film runs 86 minutes and was shot in Austin, Texas.
GRADE: B/B- (6.5/10)