American Movie

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Scott R @ScottR Feb 20, 2026 NYT 1000 films. Certainly a unique film that I respect. People working and living sad lives, but still managing to pursue their dream of making a movie in Wisconsin. Loved the culture and the Packers. I don’t plan to see it again, nor did I find it very humorous. Saw on box. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 Nov 6, 2024 It’s worth a watch because elements of this documentary play out like a mockumentary. It is incredibly funny in places, particularly Mike, the sweethearted stoner. The other conclusion I drew was that Mike clearly had a lot of drive, energy and even talent. It’s a shame he wasn’t from a background where that talent could be nurtured in a professional setting because he would be an asset to most film productions. Enjoyable depiction of ambition and relentless determination in an American backwater, showing the pluck and freedom of the American dream writ to a small screen picture. Watched on Amazon Prime which I was surprised and delighted to see was showcasing this indie documentary that I’d heard about elsewhere. See more JP h @JohnnyHardboiled Oct 24, 2024 If you think this is "funny trash" watch THE ROOM starring Tommy Wiseau. This movie is just a waste of time, not even funny, bad slice of life TRASH. It's not funny AT ALL See more Brian F @RT06546101 Sep 8, 2024 I have not yet seen his complete movie Coven but this was very easygoing entertainment. The two leads are passionate about movie making and friendship.They can be both Kubrick and Beavis And Butthead. See more J M @jeffmarshallmovieblogger Feb 11, 2024 While I definitely give this documentary a recommendation, I have to admit that Mark Borchardt and his fellow Wisconsinites are an exhausting group of people with whom to spend time. Imagine Ed Wood portrayed by Napoleon Dynamite in the world of HILLBILLY ELEGY. Their foibles and eccentricities are humorous and almost beguiling at first, but by the end it becomes a bit much, and if I saw any of these people walking down the street, I would run the other direction. I suppose it's to the credit of the filmmakers that I never got the feeling that this documentary was ridiculing them or being condescending toward them. On the contrary, it feels like there's a certain kind of appreciation given to their obsession of moviemaking. I might have responded more favorably if this were a limited series, and I could tolerate everyone in half-hour doses. But it's definitely worth seeing, and odds are you're not going to forget these people any time soon. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook) See more Augustine J @RT91683837 Nov 1, 2023 A story of one dedicated filmmaker trying to live the American dream, man. This movie moved me, man. This movie is the best documentary I've ever seen, man. You should really go watch it, man. See more Read all reviews

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