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Smiley Face [2007]
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Laughing despite myself
Review date: 2008-11-04 Rating: 8 out of 10
As a 53 year old with four teenage children I should most definitely not like this movie, or even have it in the house but I failed on both counts. What makes it is Anna Faris's funny and clever portrayal of a hopelessly stoned girl rebounding through the day like a pinball bouncing from one out of control situation to the next. She gives the perfect portrayal of someone under the influence who thinks they are in control and making perfect lucid decisions when what comes out is random chaos. Very funny and surprisingly feelgood at times. When Anna smiles that confused crooked unsure smile, so will you - at least I did anyway
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Review date: 2008-09-19 Rating: 8 out of 10
I liked the film. Initially I thought it was just OK , which was fine by me as the only reason I bought is because I think John Krasinski is sexy as hell. After a few more viewings I came to like it.The cinematography is gorgeous and very colourful , to me a bit like a child's dream. Most of all I loved Anna Faris' performance. To those who watch it , I recommend the scene where she makes a speech in the factory. It has to be seen to truly believed !
I Hate You Momentum Pictures.
Review date: 2008-08-27 Rating: 2 out of 10
Honestly, What must DVD opportunists such as the above THINK of directors like Gregg Araki? As an opportunity to make money off some "light-hearted" product which potentially may sell amongst the so-called "Stoner" community? There's a reason why Drugs are illegal folks, it's due to the fact that People on them make TERRIBLE art. And can't appreciate it obviously.
Araki was (and still is, really), a Shining Beacon amongst the "New Queer Cinema" movement of the early 90's that included Todd Haynes amongst their acolytes. Like a Breezeblock sliding down a Fulcrum Araki made movies such as "The Living End" and "Nowhere", notable for their offset Teen dialogue, bright colours and violence. Araki continues to use neon and mise-en-scene in order to carry his films - "Smiley Face" is identical in cinematography to, say, "Doom Generation"... It's just this whimsical story that grates. Anna Faris? Araki did wish to film something comedic after the Child Abuse panorama that was "Mysterious Skin", but Anna Faris? (Pretend it's in italics). And please note the packaging. "Dude From Harold And Kumar?" Please refrain from watching this film like it was an alumnus from the '90s Screwball School. You're watching ART. Pierre Chagall is ART. Archie Andrews comics are ART. "Smiley Face" is ART. Excuse me, I'm starting to choke here.
So "Smiley Face" then. I'm sure it'll become a Cult Classic up there with the likes of "The Secret Of My Succe$$". All in glorious PAL colour and a maverick director to boot. Just don't expect me to Love You for it.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
John Krasinski
Danny Trejo
Anna Faris
Jane Lynch
Steve Golin
Creators:
Steve Golin (Primary Contributor)
Anna Faris (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment
EAN: 5060116721720
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-09-29
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 82 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007