Reviews

If you LOVE Dumb and Dumber (as I do), then you'll appreciate this movie. The chemistry of the leads in Solomon is very reminiscent of Dumb and Dumber. Just imagine this pair as socially dumb, not the overall dumb like D&D. I completely agree with the other comment that Solomon definitely has a unique aura about it. I want to say that at times it feels like an extended mentos commercial, which surprisingly fits right in, but even that doesn't cover it all. Needless to say, Solomon is certainly a mixed bag of humor that doesn't take itself too seriously, but still clever. It is the kind of movie you watch to let it all hang out and snort when you laugh. Also, if you loved the soundtrack from Dumb and Dumber, guess what, Solomon has that covered too.

I just watched this excellent short earlier today on the turner classic movie channel as part of their 31 days of the Oscars. The Luckiest Man In The World was nominated for the Oscar of Best Short Subject, Two-reel Jerry Bresler in 1947. I'm not sure of what the other nominees were, but it is a shame it did not win the award. This short perfectly illustrates just how one's obsessing for the unreachable can easily dwindle into a downward spiral of unstoppable events eventually driving the person over the edge in an ironic twist of fate/pay back. Also, it has great characterization which enables the viewer to quickly sympathize the main character. This film has excellent pacing, not at all rushed or slow at any point. The short is simple, but gets its point across with utmost ease and beauty. If you happen to stumble across this one, count your lucky stars!