I hope people will take this review seriously. This film means a whole lot to me, and rewatching it reminds me of how fantastic it is. I don't get emotional during many movies, but this one does get me choked up-Especially with that ending and knowing the sad truths of what happened to DFW.
I saw this film years ago when I was in high school, alone, in my bedroom. Today I decided to revisit it, as I remember loving it back when I first watched it. Now here I am, in college, alone in my bedroom. It feels very related to the story in the film. I see relations to my own narrative.
For starters, in my opinion, this film is the most realistic interpretation of life itself. No movie I've ever seen has been able to replicate this. It bases itself on the simple, yet true story, of two dudes, just having simple conversations about life. There's nothing really else to it. And that's the beauty of it. The writers don't glorify anything or "Hollywoodize" any moments in the film. They keep in the awkward moments and show to the viewers the stages of getting to know someone. This really helps solidify the feeling of a fly on the wall watching these two characters go about their lives. There are also just beautiful moments in the film that just feel so real. David Foster Wallace is seen from the street, just living in the moment as he talks to his dog. This shot alone speaks volumes to me. It feels so rich and full of life. And the moments of David Lipsky's first interactions with DFW. It's so pleasurable to watch, which is ironic due to what DFW preaches in his book and what's represented in this film.
The film follows Jason Segel as the famous novel writer David Foster Wallace, and a rolling stones journalist David Lipsky played by Jesse Eisenberg. Both do an absolutely incredible job, but Segel really steals the show. This is an oscar worthy performance and I dread that this was overlooked.
I can understand that this film is slow-moving, and not much really happens. But if you open up your mind and see how beautiful it is it becomes so worth the watch. I recommend this film to anyone.
I saw this film years ago when I was in high school, alone, in my bedroom. Today I decided to revisit it, as I remember loving it back when I first watched it. Now here I am, in college, alone in my bedroom. It feels very related to the story in the film. I see relations to my own narrative.
For starters, in my opinion, this film is the most realistic interpretation of life itself. No movie I've ever seen has been able to replicate this. It bases itself on the simple, yet true story, of two dudes, just having simple conversations about life. There's nothing really else to it. And that's the beauty of it. The writers don't glorify anything or "Hollywoodize" any moments in the film. They keep in the awkward moments and show to the viewers the stages of getting to know someone. This really helps solidify the feeling of a fly on the wall watching these two characters go about their lives. There are also just beautiful moments in the film that just feel so real. David Foster Wallace is seen from the street, just living in the moment as he talks to his dog. This shot alone speaks volumes to me. It feels so rich and full of life. And the moments of David Lipsky's first interactions with DFW. It's so pleasurable to watch, which is ironic due to what DFW preaches in his book and what's represented in this film.
The film follows Jason Segel as the famous novel writer David Foster Wallace, and a rolling stones journalist David Lipsky played by Jesse Eisenberg. Both do an absolutely incredible job, but Segel really steals the show. This is an oscar worthy performance and I dread that this was overlooked.
I can understand that this film is slow-moving, and not much really happens. But if you open up your mind and see how beautiful it is it becomes so worth the watch. I recommend this film to anyone.