Truly funny stuff. Never thought I'd say that about a Michael Cera film. I do think his 15 minutes of fame is up, but this movie and the Scott Pilgrim flick he's doing could change things.
Just watched "Man on Wire", an unconventional documentary that plays out as a conventional feature film would. It has a finely tuned script that plays well within the parameters of what you'd expect in (let's say) a heist movie. The only difference being all the characters are real and pull off a seemingly impossible daredevil act.
The documentary also achieves what very few feature films do, by fleshing out characters thoroughly and revealing more about friendship, loyalty, determination, the price of fame, and a plethora of other themes you wouldn't expect here. Definitely worth watching on DVD.
The above clip is an interview with the director, James Marsh, and the subject, Petite Philipe, about their motivations in making the movie. (My rating: 4/5)
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