We weren't particularly affected by Arthur's encounters with various strangers along the way. We think we know why: For the most part, we found ourselves watching a grown actor pretend to have a special connection. With a duck.
Duck (2007)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:2
Rotten:3
Average Rating:5.1/10
Theatrical Release:May 11, 2007 Limited
Synopsis: Set in Los Angeles in the near distant future, DUCK is a somber comedy about a lost man (Philip Baker Hall) and the duck who latches onto him, both looking for direction after the last of the... Set in Los Angeles in the near distant future, DUCK is a somber comedy about a lost man (Philip Baker Hall) and the duck who latches onto him, both looking for direction after the last of the city's parks is closed. [More]
Starring: Philip Baker Hall, Amy Hill, Larry Cedar, French Stewart
Starring: Philip Baker Hall, Amy Hill, Larry Cedar, French Stewart, Bill Cobbs, Bill Brochtrup
Director: Nic Bettauer
Director: Nic Bettauer
Screenwriter: Nic Bettauer
Producer: Nic Bettauer, Domini Hofmann
Composer: Alan Lazar
Reviews for Duck
Writer-director Nic Bettauer can't decide whether to play Duck for tears or laughs.
Much of the journey becomes redundant, and the film likely would have been more effective as a 20-minute short.
There isn't much to it, but this odd little road movie from writer-director Nic Bettauer does boast a sincere charm, and fine performances from its two leading actors.
Feature debut by scripter-helmer Nic Bettauer is a small, affecting road movie peopled with sharp vignettes.
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