I have to start off by saying that I truly liked Schizopolis. It's unlike anything I've ever seen, in the traditional sense that is. In any case, I'm not a real fan of studio movies so Schizopolis was right up my alley. People might wonder what strived me into seeing this film. Well, it was by luck actually. I was looking at some movie matches for psychologically yet offbeat inclined films such as Dark City. I came up with one choice, Kafka. I saw that and it was a nice movie, I own a copy of it actually. Then when I looked up movie matches for Kafka I think I got Schizopolis. It was either that or I simply looked up what other movies this director named Steven Soderbergh had directed. Schizopolis seemed like an interesting movie, catchy name and incredibly high offbeat ratings, I couldn't go wrong. Well, I was right! By the time I finished seeing this film I was left entirely confused but amazed at the good piece of filmmaking by this guy named Soderbergh. Eventually I had to see some of his other films, and of course, they were as good as I had hoped. By this time I became a follower of Soderbergh and had to see The Limey opening day, again I was pleased.
Schizopolis is a self reflective movie Soderbergh style. Fellini 8 ½, Woody has Stardust Memories, Soderbergh has Schizopolis. According to what I have read behind the making of this film is that Soderbergh thought of quitting filmmaking once and for all after the critically panned The Underneath. His thoughts were put to the making of this film. The result is a film that is so absurd it left critics speechless because they obviously didn't know what to think of it. They couldn't really ridicule it because that would just mean they didn't understand it. Hence the introduction of the film `in the event that you find certain sequences or ideas confusing keeping mind this is your fault not ours'. Soderbergh is indeed a genius of avoiding negative feedback from critics and instead he mocks them indirectly. As for the film's moments, the introduction and closing of the film are highly amusing. The funniest sequence is probably when Soderbergh is making funny faces in front of the mirror. As for another funny portion of the film is when the Soderbergh characters speak with terrible Japanese and Italian dubbing.
This is definitely a film that is worth viewing. Its good to see a new type of cinematic film style from a filmmaker that is truly passionate about film. If you are looking for something new and inspiring cinematic wise, look no further. Come Early! Come Often!
Schizopolis is a self reflective movie Soderbergh style. Fellini 8 ½, Woody has Stardust Memories, Soderbergh has Schizopolis. According to what I have read behind the making of this film is that Soderbergh thought of quitting filmmaking once and for all after the critically panned The Underneath. His thoughts were put to the making of this film. The result is a film that is so absurd it left critics speechless because they obviously didn't know what to think of it. They couldn't really ridicule it because that would just mean they didn't understand it. Hence the introduction of the film `in the event that you find certain sequences or ideas confusing keeping mind this is your fault not ours'. Soderbergh is indeed a genius of avoiding negative feedback from critics and instead he mocks them indirectly. As for the film's moments, the introduction and closing of the film are highly amusing. The funniest sequence is probably when Soderbergh is making funny faces in front of the mirror. As for another funny portion of the film is when the Soderbergh characters speak with terrible Japanese and Italian dubbing.
This is definitely a film that is worth viewing. Its good to see a new type of cinematic film style from a filmmaker that is truly passionate about film. If you are looking for something new and inspiring cinematic wise, look no further. Come Early! Come Often!