Saw this just now with Eli Wallach narrating, and he and the foley crew were definitely the best and most interesting part, dressed in lab outfits with a full kit of radio show props (not Wallach, the foley crew). Wallach actually chuckled during one scene near the end, but to be honest the movie was not that funny, nor very compelling. In fact, it was exhausting, and you probably won't be thinking about it much after the last cymbal crash. I'm only writing about it to try to shake off the numbness, which sustained applause at the end for Maddin and Co. did nothing to stir.
Interesting live show, but by the standards of theater it is just OK. By the standards of film this is a diverting curiosity but not essential. if you are thinking about watching this with a pre- recorded soundtrack I'd watch another of Maddin's movies instead, this one is a real disappointment.
Interesting live show, but by the standards of theater it is just OK. By the standards of film this is a diverting curiosity but not essential. if you are thinking about watching this with a pre- recorded soundtrack I'd watch another of Maddin's movies instead, this one is a real disappointment.