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Reviews
Automatic (2005)
Wow. Heavy.
Say hello to dysfunction. I was almost relieved when this film ended because I went to the theater with a group of friends that were so similar to the people on screen it made me feel uncomfortable. Needless to say the dinner discussion consisted of which character we identified with the most, and each of my friends painfully avoiding their obvious duplicates on the screen. Surprisingly funny at times, it's real life and it's REAL COMPLICATED. I was hoping some relationship elements were not going to happen, but sure enough...they happened. I can't remember the last time I heard someone talk to the screen in a clear moment of identification. Jarred me. I guess it jarred him too. I would see this one at home, alone. If you go with someone on a date, you might not see them again. A very strong introduction to Mr. Walls and the filmmakers that were involved. Whew.
Transamerica (2005)
Felicity Huffman wins
What a performance. Is there any question that Ms. Huffman should have won the Oscar for best leading actress in a feature for this last year? Acting as a man, masquerading (and/or becoming if you will) a woman, and all AS A WOMAN. Genius. And how great was it to see Burt Young again. A vastly underutilized actor who really shines. If he's in the new Rocky film I think I might have to write him a letter. Or one to directors everywhere. Put Burt Young, and Felicity Huffman for that mater, in more films! A great movie. Not perfect, but really solid. Hopefully, we will see more films from Mr. Tucker as well. It couldn't have been easy to get this film made. I saw it at a film festival, but I would be surprised if it didn't have a great run as a rental.