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Overall Rank: 7700
Average Rating: 2.6/4
# of Ratings: 16
Theatrical Release Date: 04/30/2004
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Musical
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Guy Maddin
Actors: Mark McKinney, Isabella Rossellini, Maria de Medeiros, David Fox, Ross McMillan, Louis Negin
Plot: During the height of the Great Depression, a paraplegic beer baroness in Winnipeg decides to hold a contest to discover the saddest music in the world, and boost her sales in the process. -- Chris Kavan
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woody - wrote on 01/30/2011
I enjoyed this movie, but it's so strange that I don't often recommend it to anyone. I was drawn to it by its provocative title, and then by the fact that its screenplay was written by one of my favorite writers, Kazuo Ishiguro. It's a trip to experience, like an early talkie produced and directed by acid freaks. No need to follow the wacky plot. Just sink into the startling and dreamlike imagery and sounds.
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Chris Kavan - wrote on 07/17/2008
This is certainly a strange, unique film. It's a satire, some broad, at other times esoteric. The style is reminiscent of 20s and 30s with black and white, distorted lens and sudden technicolor. Odd yet compelling. An underground wonder.
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