I just discovered Percival Everett and it has been pure joy. This movie is loaded with great acting and even better dialogue. The premise is stellar, something that Everett seems to crank out effortlessly. His insights into modern American society are nonpareil.
The common error in modern films is excessive run times, whether they are destined for theater release of sent straight to streaming. 1h57m? Why? Had this film clocked in in 1h30M it would have been brilliant. How many scenes do we need of his mother's problems with dementia? Answer: fewer.
I loved the interaction and conflict between Monk and the upstart, Sinatra Golden.
The common error in modern films is excessive run times, whether they are destined for theater release of sent straight to streaming. 1h57m? Why? Had this film clocked in in 1h30M it would have been brilliant. How many scenes do we need of his mother's problems with dementia? Answer: fewer.
I loved the interaction and conflict between Monk and the upstart, Sinatra Golden.