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Actor: Jared Harris, Joshua Jackson, Judy Greer, Marisa Coughlan, Shalom HarlowBrand: THINKFILM LLC
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 111 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-03-28
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Model: TF-54295
Studio: Velocity / Thinkfilm
DVD Reviews of I Love Your Work
DVD Review: I Love Your Work - A Misunderstood Gem Of A Film For Actors And Students Of The Human Psyche
Summary: 4 Stars
If you love cinema that pushes the envelope, then I Love Your Work may be what you are looking for. That is, if this is the kind of movie you are looking for and if you are ready. This is not an *accessible* movie, and the plot serves only as a backdrop for the real story: the inner-workings of an alienated, paranoid and crumbling mind. For those that appreciate the psychological in film, this movie is a treasure trove. I think anybody who truly appreciates, studies and aspires to great acting can also learn much from Mr. Ribisi's performance here.
Some people have focused on the plot of this picture and come away with the impression that this is a *woe is me* tale about the grips of celebrity. I see this movie more as a character study of a very needy and praise-dependant introvert who is losing his grip on reality. The fact that the main character is a famous actor is useful in providing a personality type which can be vulnerable to needing the approval and praise of others. Indeed, not all actors have this need, certainly not to the debilitating level of Ribisi's character here. But the need for admiration and approval is something that is probably bigger for actors, and definitely something the rest of the world can relate to.
Granted this film is not for the general public. This is not meant to be watched for surface level entertainment, nor is it meant to be structured like the traditional story many people often expect. To portray the stream of consciousness of somebody's fractured mind on film is a very difficult thing to do. It does not lend itself to traditional plot structure and scene sequences.
Much of what we see on screen is indeed happening inside of the central character's mind after all. Some of it is happening in his memory and some of it is a complete fabrication of his imagination. The complex interconnections between past and present, fantasy and reality require careful study and continued viewing. Those making snap assessments are likely to miss what is happening beneath the surface.
A central theme in this movie revolves around Ribisi's relationship with an aspiring film-maker and his girlfriend. At first he is flattered by the filmmaker, played well by Joshua Jackson. But he begins to identify with his girlfriend as the girl he left behind when he became famous. As he spirals deeper into his fantasy world, he begins to crave her desire and approval. Indeed, he longs for the simple life and real love that they share and he feels he has lost, despite his marriage to the actress that was the object of his affection before he hit the big time. He also acts in increasingly unhealthy ways as he loses his grip on reality. The results are disasterous.
I really loved the casting of this movie for the most part. The only minor critique I can offer is that the way the script was written didn't allow all of the supporting cast to flex their acting muscles. Still, they are used well even if not to their full potential. I would not critique the disjointed plot nor the slow moving sequences because I believe that both of those aspects of the film are central to the psychological descent they were trying to portray.
If you are looking for a traditional story with an easy to digest plot, this is not for you. But if you are intrigued by the psychological aspects of acting and how various manias are played out on screen, give this movie some time. If you love great acting, there is a lot to learn here.
Enjoy.
Description of I Love Your Work
The achingly hip I LOVE YOUR WORK arrives with trappings familiar to any keen-eyed independent film fan. With a cast that includes Giovanni Ribisi (LOST IN TRANSLATION) and Franke Potente (RUN LOLA RUN), a big-star-in-a-cameo-role appearance (in this case, Vince Vaughn), and the by now obligatory roles for people you wouldn't expect to see in such a movie (Jason Lee, Elvis Costello), Adam Goldberg's debut feature is positively dripping in cool, and he seems to have looked up every contact in his Rolodex for I LOVE YOUR WORK--even calling on the Flaming Lips' Steven Drozd to carve out a few songs for the soundtrack.Ribisi stars as Gray Evans, a hip movie star who--between endless loft parties and frolics with his wife Mia Lang (Potente)--worries he is being stalked. Grappling with dreams about an ex-girlfriend (played by Christina Ricci) and obsessed with a young filmmaker, John (Joshua Jackson), who reminds Gray of his pre-fame self, he hires an investigator (Jared Harris) to help calm his insecurities. After setting out his stall, Goldberg subsequently takes his audience on a disquieting thrill-ride through Gray's life, beautifully capturing the preternatural world he inhabits. As Gray becomes more and more obsessed with John and John's girlfriend, Jane (Marisa Coughlan), Goldberg steers the movie into bizzaro-world, with hints of work by directors such as David Lynch coming thick and fast. While Goldberg's film playfully struggles to reflect the dizzy confusion of its chief protagonist, story threads are left dangling, and the audience are made to do a lot of work; but it's a rewarding experience for those who are willing to delve into this excellent meditation on celebrity culture at the dawn of the 21st century.
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