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Truly quirky, this mock documentary is part musical, part farce, and completely, oddly innocent. This is a one-man-band job for David Byrne (lead singer of the Talking Heads), who writes, stars, an...( read more 
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MCT:July 24, 2008
As a virtually plotless parody of everything and everyone, the film is fated to be a mixed bag, only worsened by its susceptibility to some tacky 80's cheese. It's obvious, though, that Byrne has created something significantly ingenious and worthy of the watch.
Through the medium of Virgil, Texas - a technologically flourishing part of the "Civilized World" - Byrne's incredibly vacant, yet entertaining narrator leads us effortlessly through the lives of an inane group of townspeople. Particularly humorous is John Goodman's insecure Louis Fyne among other character travesties that hold more relevance to the film's original release date.
On more than one occasion the movie proves a feast for the eyes, courtesy of cinematographer Edward Lachman, who gives an exacting portrait of a changing America. If nothing else, however, the film provides us with a thoroughly enjoyable twist on Talking Heads material. -
MCT:June 10, 2008I wish I could watch every movie ever made but I sadly don't have the time. I'm not interested in this movie because I don't think I'll like it or don't know enough about it to think I might like it. I may still end up seeing it some day though.
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MCT:June 8, 2008
A virtually unknown early piece of indie cinema, mixed with Talking Heads. If you like obscure subversive humor and singer/songwriter David Byrne's filmmaking, see it.
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MCT:June 8, 2008Smug and relentlessly insulting to its subjects, this Texas travelogue turned me off forever to David Byrne. No no, don't even try to tell me. I don't want to know.
The most unforgivable to me, the segments featuring Esteban Jordan -- a musical treasure and a true Texas character -- sound horrible. -
MCT:February 25, 2008
A quirky, comic and insightful look at "Americana" through the eyes of one of the musical geniuses of our lifetime, Mr. David Byrne. Sountrack by Talking Heads. What more could you ask for?
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MCT:February 7, 2008Rented this on a whim a few years ago after a suggestion from a coworker. Since then, it's become one of my favorite movies. David Byrne is such a gentle, sweet-natured narrator, and all the characters are so darn cute and likeable, you can't not smile when you're watching this. Plus you can't beat Talking Heads music. An odd, funny, wonderful little flick.
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MCT:April 30, 2007
This is the gist, David Byrne (Talking Heads) takes you to a fictional town in Texas that's getting ready to celebrate it's Sesquicentennial. Loads of cameos! And to warn you, it's a musical. The people in the town are weird, they just are, and they're happy being weird. You don't need to care about the characters, that's why I like this movie, you can be a detached observer. No emotional requirements whatsoever, you are being allowed into their lives, to watch the trash. That is all. Look for memorable preformances from John Goodman, and Spalding Grey (Killing Fields, Swimming To Cambodia, Monster in a Box, King of the Hill).
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MCT:April 26, 2007
This is exactly the kind of movie i love. So calm, so uneventful, yet so amazingly action packed. See also Wes Anderson.
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MCT:March 12, 2007It has only been just recently that I've learned to appreciate musicals so I'm not sure I'm the most qualified to review them, but with that said, I did enjoy the catchy tunes and very, very odd story.
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Very wierd, but at times very amusing. Truly bizzare. if ur not in the mood for it, it feels very dry, and very dull. it doesnt really have a climax. its a sortof slice-of-life film in a way... but very different.
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MCT:October 29, 2006
This movie, on the outside, may look pretty dull. I've found it to be very funny, though, and would recommend it to anyone.
It's got lots of great music by Talking Heads, a majority of it being performed by the actors. Heck, even John Goodman gives us a song in it.
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MCT:October 1, 2006
This is a small film, it can be had for less than $5 at walmart. Just a great movie, the whole concept, it great. Helps if you like the Heads, but you don't need to. This could easily play right along side of Edward Scissorhands.
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MCT:August 4, 2006
This is a GREAT movie. I guess one of the big reasons I love it is that I'm from a small Texas town and I can relate to a lot of stuff shown in this movie. It makes me laugh. Very quirky!
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MCT:May 15, 2006
This is one of those 'love 'em or hate 'em' films. One of my top picks, but I could find you friends that would call this nothing more than senseless trash. This film isn't really about conventional things like plot, action, or characters- I found it more of a study in ideas about how people relate to the consumerist strata in which we're all immersed. If you're looking for romance or slapstick humor then you'll be sadly dissapointed.
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