Danny Deckchair
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Actor: John Batchelor, Justine Clarke, Miranda Otto, Rhys Ifans, Rhys MuldoonBrand: Lions Gate
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-12-21
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lions Gate
DVD Reviews of Danny Deckchair
DVD Review: Helium helps "cute" spirit!
Summary: 4 Stars
Danny Deckchair is one of those extremely cute movies that attempts at every level to be more than just this "cute" movie about a man, but more instead a more soul wrenching story about life. It tries, and at times does, speak to each of us about the daily routine of our day-to-day lives. It is the story of life bundled up in a cute package with Rhys Ifans as our poster child. I don't mean to overuse the word cute, but the film does fall into the "cute" category will full speed. It uses the "cute" principles that I will explain in more detail:
The Cute Principles of Danny Deckchair
Danny is a likeable character from the beginning. Immediately as we begin this film we are attracted to him. Never throughout this film are we against Danny. We are always standing behind him, no matter where he sticks his mind or hands; we are standing right next to him. This is the sign of a "cute" character. He has flaws, but we don't care because we like him so much already. From the moment he falls into cement, he has been given this label. He reminded me of Hugh Grant and that aura that seems to surround him in many of his films.
1) The contrast between Danny's old life and the one that he creates with Glenda borders fantasy. There is so much of a contrast that it is hard to fully appreciate the town that he "falls" into. Throughout this film I continually saw this little town like the nestled "gold city" in the woods. Everyone knew everyone, and it seemed like the community was behind the people instead of the money. Glenda felt like an unfinished puzzle that suddenly became complete once Danny arrived. It all happened so quickly that we are left without any time to ask any questions, but instead accept the plot "as is". I never felt that I was watching a "real" town in the film, but instead a "cute" situation that Danny was accepted into.
2) There was little to no explanation of what Danny had done. Nobody laughed at what he had accomplished with his balloons, nobody questioned his position with the University in great detail, and nobody really dug deep into the life of this complete stranger. In this "cute" little town they accepted Danny for whom he was, not for any truths that may accompany him. This I thought was a bit strange, but is also a main point for a "cute" movie.
3) Finally, the actions of the secondary characters are also very "cute". The fact that Danny happens to arrive to the town almost instantly when elections are coming is hysterical to me. It seemed as if Danny was always supposed to be here (which is what I really liked about this film), the town already was prepared to handle Danny's arrival. The Pancake Political Campaign is the icing on the cake to creating this "cute" environment. Really, you never see this in real life (not often enough), so it was a "cute" action for the political person. Also, when Danny befriends everyone from the wealthy to the poor by communicating to them in some way was very "cute". Again, no explanation was needed, no sub-story needed to be developed, there was this aura of familiarity with Danny that soared to new levels of "cute"-ness.
Perhaps I have overburdened you too much with this "cute" factor issue, but I really walked thinking that it was just this really "cute" film that was flimsily defined, but left you with this amazing sense of goodness in your heart. You really found yourself pulling for this unknown hero. All of us in the audience felt like the town that Danny arrives into, waiting with open arms to welcome him to our community. We nurture the relationship with him and Glenda, while secretly wish that Trudy would somehow disappear. This wasn't a great film by any means, but it was really good. It was a hidden gem in this darkened bleak film world that we live in. I was impressed with the acting, while it provided average entertainment individually; it was when this entire cast connected that really made the picture shine. Ifans captured the role of Danny perfectly; he has that ability to really capture the sense of the "everyman". I think it has to do with the fact that he really doesn't look plastic or too Hollywood. He seems like the type of person that is just like you and I, and I think that is why I associated with him so well in this film. Otto does well with her part, but really could have stretched further. The story was sound, the filming was decent, nothing spectacular, but what really brought this film into the world was the cast. The rounded cast really shined forth bringing to the screen a real sense of community and friendship.
Overall, I enjoyed this film. I would suggest it to friends and family, but it is definitely too "cute" to add to my vastly growing collection. It is one of those films that goes perfectly with a large lager and a stressful day. Danny Deckchair proves that everyone can find their place in life and that sometimes it takes a great feat to accomplish this, but in the end you will find your happiness. It is a powerful message for such a small film, but they (I speak of the entire cast) pull it off with such pizzazz and energy that you find yourself finishing this film with a smile on your face. Decent, but not extravagant Danny Deckchair hits that pleasure button for a good hour and a half and allows all of us cogs in the machine to continue dreaming.
Grade: **** out of *****
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