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Fast, Cheap, & Out of Control

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Fast, Cheap, & Out of Control (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 28

Fresh: 26

Rotten:2

Average Rating: 8/10

Runtime: 83 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Synopsis: This acclaimed documentary character study, from filmmaker Errol Morris (THE THIN BLUE LINE) focuses on the disparate lives of four nonconformists whose respective arts reflect their unique... This acclaimed documentary character study, from filmmaker Errol Morris (THE THIN BLUE LINE) focuses on the disparate lives of four nonconformists whose respective arts reflect their unique personalities: a lion tamer, a robotics engineer, a topiary gardener, and a biologist obsessed with perfectly recreating the habitat of the naked mole rat. A delightful and humorous portrait, utilizing a mixed bag of camera styles. Winner of an Independent Spirit award and Best Documentary awards from the National Board of Review and the Society of Texas Film Critics. [More]

Director: Errol Morris

Director: Errol Morris
Producer: Errol Morris
Composer: Caleb Sampson

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10/17/07
Cole Smithey
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... an enthralling exploration of creativity, science, and imagination. Don't we all wish we could find as much fulfillment in our work as these guys do?

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09/19/07
Jeffrey Overstreet
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07/15/05
Emanuel Levy
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A typically quirky and intriguing offering from Morris.

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Dan Lybarger
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03/29/04
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Morris's juggling act as ringmaster somehow lucidly connects everything and comes up with an entertaining, dazzling and profound film.

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01/26/04
Dennis Schwartz
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Offbeat and often intriguing

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03/29/03
James Sanford
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10/11/02
Scott Thill
PopMatters

In addition to its ability to be scrupulously analyzed, Fast, Cheap & Out of Control is entertaining, which is perhaps the most praised remark that can be given to a documentary.

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08/03/02
Rumsey Taylor
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...an essay about the human struggle toward meaning.

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Philip Martin
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A unique film. Morris puts four disparate characters together into one film, making penetrating observations about the nature of humanity.

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Robert Roten
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