IMDb plot summary: A somewhat vulgar but dedicated painter searches for the perfect realization of his artistic vision, much to the chagrin of others.
Directed by Ronald Neame. Starring Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renee Houston, and Mike Morgan.
This movie has a weird lack of overarching story. Even from early in the film, there's a sense that this character's life and deeds are pretty cyclical, and it does feel very episodic, with various events not necessarily leading to each other but just sort of happening near each other. But it's a pretty fun ride. Alec Guinness is delightful, and his repartee with those around him is really fun to watch. The dialogue in this film is lovely to listen to -- smart and funny and interesting. I don't know that it wowed me, but it was a solid watch.
3 stars.
How it entered my Flickchart:
The Horse's Mouth > Downfall
The Horse's Mouth < What's Eating Gilbert Grape
The Horse's Mouth < The Terminal
The Horse's Mouth > Star Trek: Nemesis
The Horse's Mouth < Nine to Five
The Horse's Mouth < Blade
The Horse's Mouth > Maine Pyar Kiya
The Horse's Mouth > Man on Fire
The Horse's Mouth > Steamboat Bill, Jr.
The Horse's Mouth > No eres tu, so you
The Horse's Mouth > The Good Dinosaur
Final spot: #1208 out of 2862.
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