The account of a troubled play-write, who's professional and personal life is severely hampered by hypochondria and paranoia. PSH brilliantly portrays the main protagonist, who's new production takes on an autobiographical form which spirals out of proportion and cohesion. Director C.Kaufman creates a highly imaginative dream-like study of 'the big picture' of human emotions which undoubtedly contains elements of his own life reflected within the story.
As a piece of artistic cinema, this movie has genius credentials. The fine production values, magnificent score, sprinklings of bleak humour, and clever elusions to the meaning of existence are acted out superbly by a tremendous cast. As a piece of enjoyable viewing, this movie falters. For all the ethereal intrigue and suitable eccentricity, the plot ultimately unravels into a confusing muddle. You can't help but feel that this movie was a collaborator short of guiding director Kaufman's wild idea into a monumental triumph, rather than an absurd ego trip that lost its way. 6/10
As a piece of artistic cinema, this movie has genius credentials. The fine production values, magnificent score, sprinklings of bleak humour, and clever elusions to the meaning of existence are acted out superbly by a tremendous cast. As a piece of enjoyable viewing, this movie falters. For all the ethereal intrigue and suitable eccentricity, the plot ultimately unravels into a confusing muddle. You can't help but feel that this movie was a collaborator short of guiding director Kaufman's wild idea into a monumental triumph, rather than an absurd ego trip that lost its way. 6/10