Overview
Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.
The good: the movie does a fantastic job portraying two narcissists. More importantly, it demonstrates the damage left in the wake of people that are consumed by their own ego. The use of narration really helped to tell the story.
The bad: it turns out watching a movie about two narcissists does no make for a great viewing experience. It was almost like watching a middling documentary.
IHATEBadMovies.com reviews Listen Up Philip
Movie title: Listen Up Philip
Movie description: Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.
Date published: 2023-10-31
Director(s): Alex Ross Perry
Actor(s): Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce, Krysten Ritter, Joséphine de la Baume, Jess Weixler, Kate Lyn Sheil, Dree Hemingway, Keith Poulson, Samantha Jacober, Craig Butta, Steven Boyer, Daniel London, Jennifer Kim, Wai Ching Ho, Riley O'Bryan, Eric Bogosian, Joanne Tucker
Genre: Comedy, Drama
My Review
The good: the movie does a fantastic job portraying two narcissists. More importantly, it demonstrates the damage left in the wake of people that are consumed by their own ego. The use of narration really helped to tell the story.
The bad: it turns out watching a movie about two narcissists does no make for a great viewing experience. It was almost like watching a middling documentary.
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My Review - 6/10
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