Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a delightfully wicked indulgence that plays with its audience just as much as it plays with its subject.
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01/29/03
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
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Reviews Counted:158
Fresh:124
Rotten:34
Average Rating:7.1/10
Consensus: Rockwell is spot-on as Barris, and Clooney directs with entertaining style and flair.
Theatrical Release:Jan 24, 2003 Wide
Box Office: $15,878,598
Synopsis: George Clooney makes his directorial debut with this frenetic, visually dazzling black comedy. Based on notorious television producer Chuck Barris' "unauthorized autobiography," Clooney's film... [More]
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Sam Rockwell, George Clooney
Director: George Clooney, Steven Soderbergh
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Reviews for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
By taking Chuck Barris seriously, Charlie Kaufman gets to the heart of the true gamesman that he was; by not taking him seriously, George Clooney has made a movie debut that is just a game.
01/29/03
Chuck Barris looks like Saint Mozart compared to today's producers
01/29/03
Clooney impresses with his sure directorial hand.
01/28/03
As crazy a story as you might imagine it to be. It is also entertaining in a darkly comic kind of way.
01/27/03
Kaufman, Clooney, and company have interpreted Barris's story beautifully, but it was a flawed story to begin with.
01/27/03
As director, Clooney uses his visuals to create a great story. However, the script is more of a teether for Charlie Kaufman and is overwhelmed by taking the material way too literally.
01/27/03
As a first-time director, Clooney makes a huge visual impact, enlisting cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel to help create the film's stellar look.
01/27/03
far less compelling than the trailer indicates—a film that you may not immediately 'Gong' while watching
01/27/03
Confessions is without a doubt a memorable directorial debut from King Hunk.
01/26/03
The fact that Confessions looks absolutely gorgeous and unique is merely icing on the cake. Clooney and Kaufman spin this yarn for all its worth, and in this day and age it’s worth quite a lot.
01/25/03
It is the bizarre type of laughless comedy that only a film critic could admire. Our packed audience was as silent as that at a funeral.
01/25/03
Is it an irreverent comedy, but without laughs? Or an espionage thriller without thrills?
01/25/03
In his promising directorial debut, Clooney gets away with most of the flourishes he allows himself.
01/25/03
Almost as weird as Barris himself.
01/24/03
A darkly enjoyable roller-coaster ride.
01/24/03
Top CriticA picture that is surely one of the oddest ever made.
01/24/03
Top CriticA dazzling, visually assured movie with elaborate set pieces that make you say, 'Gee, how'd they do that?'
01/24/03
It's a smart, stylish, eminently watchable movie that nonetheless feels a little empty at the end.
01/24/03
Not quite as brilliant, quirky or insightful at it might have been or as some would like, the film nevertheless kept me interested and entertained most of the time.
01/24/03
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