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He's got talent

posted 19 years ago by mjkh
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This film was great. An origional and often very funny piece. Wagner's attachment to the film is shown clearly and the result is a wonderfully funny and sad film. Wagner has a lot ahead of him.

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[–] Jambie67 17 years ago

I really liked it. It's refreshing to see someone push the envelope and try something different with film. No, it wasn't the greatest movie, ever, but the people in it put some heart into it, for heaven's sake. And, really, it held my interest and made me care about these quirky, neurotic and, ultimately, normal characters.

[–] maggiewagner1 18 years ago

Thanks from Maggie Wagner

[–] silverkatt 18 years ago

I only venture into this area after seeing a film that is compelling enough for me to take the time to come here to find out more. I couldn't stop watching....thought it was great. Not liking the movie is someone's perogative but it's not necessary to express it in such a negative way. In my most humble opinion.

[–] dshore-1 18 years ago

I'm watching it on Sundance Channel now. It's a lot like watching a train wreck with many casualties.

I have one concern has the father had a stroke? why is his tongue hanging out of his mouth? what's with the plastic stick in his mouth. The strangest thing is that I can actually understand what he is saying.

It this supposed to be a docudrama? or is it like one of Chris Guest's films?? Strange and very weird.

[–] dbuskirk7 18 years ago

It almost seems like an extension of the plot that poor Maggie is sitting around fretting about what grouchy internet mavens are posting aobut her. A fascinating film whose intimacy and unvarnished portrayals are bound to hit too close to home for some people to stomach. The actors are either brave and/or incredibly self-absorbed and it is part of the intrigue that the films ends without us being sure which.

[–] Beckyie 18 years ago

I didn't think i would like this movie, but as i watched it, i was more and more intrigued and could not change the channel (Sundance Channel). I actually liked this movie, i watched it to be honest with you because i absolutely love Billy Wirth, It is different, but i found it so incredibly intriguing.

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[–] olafreinhardweyer-1 10 years ago

I agree, i just bought the DVD in a video store that had it, the characters really grew on me :)

[–] olafreinhardweyer-1 10 years ago

I agree, i just bought the DVD in a video store that had it, the characters really grew on me :)