Factotum second time around
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Well, I think if you don't compare it to the book too much it's a pretty good film. And it's pretty tough to make a movie out of a book like Factotum. And Dillon isn't all that bad. I had a stupid smirk on my face through the whole flick. I liked it.
Oh shit, didn't even remember I've posted here. Weird. I must've been drunk or stoned or on some odd chemical...
I have to disagree a little with myself which is unusual. I think Factotum has messed up stuff pretty badly. (it's playing right at the moment) Still, I like the atomosphere of the movie. Music isn't bad either. Much is wrong with the flick and I understand what you people are saying. I agree with Olaf about Dillon reading the poems. It's hard to say anyways, because I didn't know Hank personally.
The movie is unusual and the atmosphere is kind of weird, that's why I still like it.
-Bobby
I have to disagree a little with myself which is unusual. I think Factotum has messed up stuff pretty badly. (it's playing right at the moment) Still, I like the atomosphere of the movie. Music isn't bad either. Much is wrong with the flick and I understand what you people are saying. I agree with Olaf about Dillon reading the poems. It's hard to say anyways, because I didn't know Hank personally.
The movie is unusual and the atmosphere is kind of weird, that's why I still like it.
-Bobby
Don't really know what I meant there. :eek:
I should stay away from these damn forums when I drink.
schizo!
my favorite
can't get any
better comedy
from buk like
that
watched it 5x and love it
what does jazz fit into
any pt of bukowski ????
he like classical not jazz
Bukfan
"The law is wrong; I am right"
I felt the same way when I saw it at a cinema. It was just so slow and boring. Later on I got it on DVD and then I liked it! Maybe it has to do with watching it in the privacy of your own home or maybe the fact that I now knew it was a slow film...
zoom man
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My version doesn't have any deleted scenes...
Got it in right now.
Does anyone have an American version with the deleted scenes?
If so,
mine is going on e-bay tomorrow
And I'll find the other.
mine is R1 and has deleted scenes.
Bukfan
"The law is wrong; I am right"
Mine is R2 and has the deleted scenes (15 min.) plus the short story "Horseshoe".
I wish they had kept those deleted scenes in the film. They're great scenes. There was no reason for deleting all of them...
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i've seen this on cable recently...I see people's point on the slowness...the way dillon talks, kind of monotone, not much emotion (anger or otherwise). the chicks were too skinny from what I imagined in my mind...no thigh or ass really. it was watchable, but somebody could have done better, I think.
I bought this film for about £2, not so much for the feature but the short film in it which is so full of Buk humour it has me rolling every time I watch it...
I agree that Factotum lags in places but it does seem to grow on you after each viewing as others have pointed out. Not bad for 24 days of shooting either I say. Dillon does a pretty good job capturing Buk mannerisms and subtly, but yes the movie overall does seems to lack some spark to me. Still enjoyable enough though, Barfly too.
And yes, if it brings new people to Buk's works then it's all gravy.
And yes, if it brings new people to Buk's works then it's all gravy.