Art School Confidential on DVD (2006)

Jarin from London, England , 25/11/2006

After a fantastic series of films (Crumb, Ghost World, Bad Santa) from this director, I had big hopes for this film when I saw the trailer earlier this year. I finally got hold of a Region 1 copy of the DVD which has been out for a few months now and I have to say I was sorely disappointed.

Despite the promising participation of everyone involved, nearly every aspect of this film is mundane: the pointless storyline, the stereotypical characterizations, the unsnappy dialogue and the unremarkable direction.

After squirming through the entirety of this film, I couldn't believe it was made by Terry Zwigoff and Daniel Clowes. If you're a fan of the films listed above, don't expect this one to even come close.

  18 out of 21 people found this review helpful

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PeterSays from Romsey [Highly rated reviewer] , 19/05/2007

With the extraordinary talents of Jim Broadbent, Anjelica Huston and John Malkovich you would expect something good but 'Art School Confidential' is very, very ordinary. Only watch it if you have absolutely nothing better to do.

  7 out of 9 people found this review helpful

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Megs from Glasgow , 25/03/2007

Well, I'm a big fan of Ghost World. But not only that, I love all Daniel Clowes comics too. So I couldn't help creating huge expectations about 'Art School Confidential' when i heard about it. Not only that, the film's got John Malkovich in it and my so loved Steve Buscemi (just in a very short appearance by the way, but it doesn't matter, he's always worth watching :)

I wouldn't say that I loved the film, but I know this is just because I have seen 'Ghost World' before. Said that, Art School has the same sort of rhythm, the very odd and funny characters and absolutely amazing quotes from start to end, just as any d. clowes comics or film.

I can see why some people could find themselves dissapointed with this film, but you shouldn't just be watching it expecting a sequel of clowes first film experience. Art School's got a delicious ironic perspective on the Art World and what it takes to be part of it. It is a very realistic point of view about the Art School enviroment and that might be one of the reasons why some people might have problems in watching it. I wouldn't buy the film, but definetely is worth watching it! Ethan Suplee is just brilliant in this film as well!!!!!!

  5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

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A customer from London , 05/02/2008

I rented this movie as a bit of a mistake but i have to say that it was better than i first thought. Although i didn't know the main characters it didn't make a difference. Most non blockbuster movies seem boring and lack that extra oomph that they can bring but this movie didn't miss them. The story is simple, non complicated and in parts quite funny.

It takes the mick out of all those arty farty types that can be sooo annoying which makes it quite light, despite it being about a serial killer on the loose.

Definitely worth watching - just don't expect to be blown away.

  1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

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Jarin from London, England , 25/11/2006

After a fantastic series of films (Crumb, Ghost World, Bad Santa) from this director, I had big hopes for this film when I saw the trailer earlier this year. I finally got hold of a Region 1 copy of the DVD which has been out for a few months now and I have to say I was sorely disappointed.

Despite the promising participation of everyone involved, nearly every aspect of this film is mundane: the pointless storyline, the stereotypical characterizations, the unsnappy dialogue and the unremarkable direction.

After squirming through the entirety of this film, I couldn't believe it was made by Terry Zwigoff and Daniel Clowes. If you're a fan of the films listed above, don't expect this one to even come close.

  18 out of 21 people found this review helpful

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A customer from London , 05/02/2008

I rented this movie as a bit of a mistake but i have to say that it was better than i first thought. Although i didn't know the main characters it didn't make a difference. Most non blockbuster movies seem boring and lack that extra oomph that they can bring but this movie didn't miss them. The story is simple, non complicated and in parts quite funny.

It takes the mick out of all those arty farty types that can be sooo annoying which makes it quite light, despite it being about a serial killer on the loose.

Definitely worth watching - just don't expect to be blown away.

  1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

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