Illuminata (1998)
41 %
Reviews Counted: 22 Fresh: 9 Rotten:13 Average Rating: 5.6/10
Runtime: 2 hrs
Synopsis: Fans of John Tuturro and those with an unhealthy interest in backstage glimpses will enjoy this farce about a would-be theatrical production in turn-of-the-century New York. Tuturro is the struggling playwright, Christopher Walken is the gay theater critic, and Susan Sarandon is the... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: John Turturro, Katherine Borowitz, Christopher Walken, Susan Sarandon, Beverly D'Angelo
Director: John Turturro
Screenwriter: Brandon Cole, John Turturro
Producer: John Penotti, John Turturro, John Penotti
Screenwriter: Brandon Cole, John Turturro
Producer: John Penotti, John Turturro, John Penotti
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Clearly a labor of love, this sophomore effort from Turturro (a better actor than helmer), about fables and foibles of a tightly knit acting troup at turn of the century New York, is structurally messy and unevenly acted; a step fown from his debut Mac
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12/12/06
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07/21/05
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With a streamlined script--and a resulting clearer focus--Illuminata could have been a lot more than what it is
05/10/05
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04/17/02
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This clever comedy probes the fascinating intersection of love and creativity.
02/28/02
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