Synecdoche, New York (2008)
A theater director struggles with his work and the women in his life as he creates a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Genre: Drama
Director: Charlie Kaufman
Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams
Rated: R
Runtime: 124 minutes
ReelRank score: 194 out of 200, from 3 ratings.
Grade: C
Reviews
- Synecdoche, New York Review by thanlis: I think it's not that the dream logic and symbolism is opaque. "Other people aren't extras," and then we delve into Ellen's life; that's pretty straightforward. I also think that trying to figure out…
- Perfectly flawed by salvius23: Really, really good. Charlie Kaufman being Charlie Kaufman. The film is an imperfect work of art, but that somehow feels appropriate.
- There's never been a film like this... by kcookandcatsco: I was reflecting on what to put in the all-time Best Direction list, and it occurred to me, I haven't even reviewed this film on ReelRank yet. It's life-changing cinema (for me). I can always only…