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Big Fan

Patton Oswalt, Kevin Corrigan, Michael Rapaport, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Gino Cafarelli

Paul Aufiero, a hardcore New York Giants football fan, struggles to deal with the consequences when he is beaten up by his favorite player.

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  • flickfever
    September 19, 2009
    flickfever
    Big Fan is a great example of the quintessential dark comedy: bleak in its depiction of humor; satirical in its commentary and sardonically irreverent and unapologetic in its execution and portrayals.

    Patton Oswalt delivers a knock-out performance as a more-than-dedicated and lo...( read more)yal-to-the-death fan of the New York Giants. His adoring admiration for the teams quarterback is nothing less than completely blind and unabashed idolatry. But Paul (Oswalt) is a fan like no other. When people say they are the "biggest fan," they're just blowing bubbles. When Paul says it, he means it.

    Of course, forget about the fact that he's 36 and still lives with his mother. Forget the fact that he has a Napoleon Dynamite/Pedro relationship with his equally slackerish best friend. And you can definitely forget that he spends his every waking (and working) minute preparing slams, comebacks and editorial comments for a late-night sports radio talkshow. A job he should be getting paid for but which he's more than glad to contribute toward if only for the mere fact of being validated by a complete stranger.

    But when Paul gets a chance to receive validation from the person who matters the most to him: Giants quarterback, he goes on a sad quest in stalker mode to get an autograph, a handshake--anything at all. When things go sour and the quarterback suspects him of being an obsessed fan, things get nasty for Paul and his life is changed forever.

    Though he's pressued to take certain measures to have justice be served, Paul must find it within himself to either bring down the idol he worships or lift his team toward glory. The choices he make are astonishing and it goes to show how much fans around the world are willing to endure from the people they idolize and look up to.

    Oswalt is very captivating in his portrayal of the loyal fan from hell. He is has an endearing aspect that brings shades of humanity to an otherwise detestable and irritating character. He is a revelation in the role and I am hopeful that he will receive an Oscar nomination for best actor. Also, the script deserves a mention in the original screenplay category simply based on the fact that it manages to deliver laugh, suspense and an overall feeling of sad and reluctant sympathy for the messed-up characters we see on the screen. I'm definitely a big fan of this one.
  • DrZeek
    September 12, 2009
    DrZeek
    Paul: Let's get our seats.

    A little indie drama/dark comedy that reminded me of Scorsese's The King of Comedy mixed with Tony Scott's The Fan. While both of those films starred Robert De Niro, this film features comedian Patton Oswalt in the lead, flexing his acting chops and ...( read more)he's quite good.

    Oswalt stars as Paul, a hardcore NY Giants fan, still living with his mom, working at a nothing job, as a parking lot attendant. At nights, Paul calls in regularly to a sports radio show to argue why his Giants are amazing. On game days, Paul and his friend Sal, played by Kevin Corrigan, go to the stadium, but sit outside (as they can't afford tickets) and hookup a TV to watch in the parking lot.

    On a fateful night, Paul and Sal happen to see their favorite Giants player, Quantrell Bishop, and follow him to a club in Manhattan. When Paul attempts to confront Bishop for a friendly praise, Bishop takes Paul presence as a possible stalker and beats him up. Awaking in a hospital bed a few days later, Paul must now deal with what to do after being beaten up by his favorite player.

    Its a neat premise for a film that I wish could have followed through in the end better. Its a short film, but there is still more I wish could have been done to better resolve the predicament.

    This being said, Oswalt is very good in the lead. He brings the more subtle qualities of his personality out and creates a character that is interesting and full of pathos. Paul is a person who tends to be quiet but can burst out with emotion. His love for the Giants and his non-aggressive stance on his position in life leads to bringing a lot of boiling tension inside of him to the surface in a number of moments.

    Written and directed by Robert D. Siegel, of The Wrestler, the film has a similar feel to that film, although not imbued with as solid of a story. Its well enough made and maintains a solid tone throughout.

    Good premise, with a decent enough execution.

    Paul: You know when you say words like Can't when its can not and don't when its do not.
    Dennis: You mean contractions?
    Paul: Yeah, you stop using them when you want to sound smart.
  • movieguyryan
    December 12, 2009
    movieguyryan
    Oswalt gives good work here in a kind of familiar story we have seen before, but with a bravura ending. However, even though I thought the unexpected climax was near brilliance, it kind of turns most of the film into more a prank than a statement.
  • zdravkoduck
    October 14, 2009
    zdravkoduck
    I think people will appreciate the ups and downs of this movie. Kevin Corrigan had such a great best friend quality about em'. I'm also a big fan of Michael Rapaport I'm glad to see him in a movie again. The tone of this movie is great also. And that concludes my report.
  • TobiasXimenez
    August 28, 2009
    TobiasXimenez
    the best part of this movie is Patton Oswalt's acting. He makes it good and worth viewing. Remove him and i think you might be left with a film of sub-mediocrity
  • ElDuderinoLebowski
    December 4, 2009
    ElDuderinoLebowski
    A less sentimental and more unpredictable version of The Wrestler, axing most of that film's script flaws but keeping the fantastic ensemble.

    It will be sad for some and darkly funny for others, plus don't forget a great homage to Taxi Driver towards the end.
  • EbertsLittleApprentice
    September 22, 2009
    EbertsLittleApprentice
    This is a film of EPIC Proportions. It is an uncanny look at the inside of America's So called biggest "Giant's" fan, and what happens when you get too close tour fascination.
  • michaelcorleone
    September 13, 2009
    michaelcorleone
    Very strong trailer.
  • mihokeanu
    August 28, 2009
    mihokeanu
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  • hrflow
    August 25, 2009
    hrflow
    c'est tres manefique
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