I absolutely loved this film, but most people I know hated it. Criticisms included: Too long, stories were too fragmented, things didn't come together properly in the end, and it just wasn't about anything.
The film reminded me a lot of the Robert Altman films like Nashville or Short Cuts, where different charactes are followed during the films and their lives all intertwine. While I think Altman's filmmaking style is superior (things seem to happen as if the camera wasn't there, but Magnolia looked too filmed if you know what I mean).
Oh yes! The great shame is that this film is so difficult to get hold of. The film really should be better known.
The special effects/stop motion animation are really good despite the minimal budget, and the film itself is pretty well 'the making of' the actual film, showing how he sruggled to get it made (ok - some bits we exaggerated). This film is really an all-time classic and should be watched by anyone interesed in film making - consider it a comedy/fx analogue of Truffaut's Day for Night.
Everyone I know who has seen this film liked it. I know a few people (myself included) who absolutely love it. It's a bit too clever for a standard comedy, which is why it is so much better than any standard comedy film.
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I absolutely loved this film, but most people I know hated it. Criticisms included: Too long, stories were too fragmented, things didn't come together properly in the end, and it just wasn't about anything. The film reminded me a lot of the Robert Altman films like Nashville or Short Cuts, where different charactes are followed during the films and their lives all intertwine. While I think Altman's filmmaking style is superior (things seem to happen as if the camera wasn't there, but Magnolia looked too filmed if you know what I mean).
Oh yes! The great shame is that this film is so difficult to get hold of. The film really should be better known. The special effects/stop motion animation are really good despite the minimal budget, and the film itself is pretty well 'the making of' the actual film, showing how he sruggled to get it made (ok - some bits we exaggerated). This film is really an all-time classic and should be watched by anyone interesed in film making - consider it a comedy/fx analogue of Truffaut's Day for Night.
Everyone I know who has seen this film liked it. I know a few people (myself included) who absolutely love it. It's a bit too clever for a standard comedy, which is why it is so much better than any standard comedy film.