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Just perfect...

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

for people saying this isn't funny or whatever, its not a comedy. it just has its slightly humerus/tragic moments that may appear funny to you if you can relate.to me, its kind of a mix between I <3 huccabees and ghost world. Yeah its kind of off beat and slow paced but that doesn't make it a bad film. I can completely relate to art, struggling to connect with a distant and dysfunctional family. he is frustrated with his life and struggling to see reason and purpose.I liked this film, because it addresses dysfunctional families, mental health and feelings of disassociation with the world around us. And I'm not a fan of Robert really, so the assertion in earlier comments that only Patterson obsessed ppl would like it, and only out of bias, is very unfair to this film I think.its rare to find films similar to this that really communicate this feeling of frustration and search for answers. all the characters seem very self involved, and that seems to be the way of the world. it has to be common to feel alone when no one actually listens to what you say.

Existential angst takes a quirky turn in this hilariously funny story about a young man's search for himself. Poor Art, alone in himself he is trying his best to "do the right thing", but what exactly that means to him is unclear. His only goal appears to ascribe a wish to be a writer/musician, but his talent seems not to bear toward his goal.Art's lack of direction is further confused by his enlistment of a self-help guru whose help is complicated by his own disappointed life experiences. Lacking a clear sense of direction from family, friends and a supposed professional, his only recourse seems to be to rely on his innate feelings about what he wants out of life.Art, as portrayed by Robert Pattinson, is at times, funny, whinny, self-absorbed, confused, and as retrospectively ridiculous as all of us can be at that age. Mr. Pattinson's portrayal is hilariously funny and almost campy and as always, he makes the movie even more watchable.

I do struggle to see how people can seriously review this film higher than maybe a 3. I found the premise of the film to be quite interesting, but for me it failed to deliver- at all. I also knew that I quite enjoyed Robert Pattinson's music usually, and wondered that the character of Art may express his problems through some awesome music- but that didn't happen. Although, I have to admit, I didn't see the film through to the very end so it may suddenly flourish in the last few minutes, however I still wouldn't feel that a film is any good if you have to survive 95% of rubbish to reach something good.The main weak point in this film is the acting. It's possible all the actors are usually quite good, myself I normally have no problem with Pattinson, but I found there was at best an amateurish feel from most of the cast. I felt I recognised the acting from how my class mates acted in school drama classes, without any real shreds of sincerity. However there are a lot of reviewers who seemingly would disagree with me. Knowing the hysteria there is about Robert Pattinson, I feel that the high reviews may be sparked by his popularity, and if you love Pattinson then...well... he is in the film, so you will get another dose of him if that's what you're after. However, if you wish for anything else from a film (good acting, humour, excitement, drama, your time not feeling wasted) then you're unlikely to find it here.

When the lights dimmed in the Canal Place Cinema, I didn't know exactly what to expect. Within mere moments, I'd forgotten that I was in the heart of New Orleans and found myself completely enthralled with the opening words; a curious and heartbreaking monologue by the film's main character, Art. By the time his face entered the frame, there was no trace of "Robert Pattinson", there was simply Art, awkward and tender, wholly befuddled by the biting world he attempted to navigate.There is something so uniquely true to life about this film. It explored the murky themes of family bonds and the all-too-often lacks thereof, the lonely defeat of indecision and that maddening dance of knowing exactly who you want to be, but finding yourself completely eluded by how to be that person. Of course, just like life, even in the darkest of mind states there is laughter and those who stand by your side. Those who perhaps see that you are farther along than you'd have yourself believe.What inspired me most was the theme of perseverance in the face of echoing fiascoes. And the beautiful depiction of the gritty truth that sometimes you must strip yourself down and let go of the familiar in order to clear the debris from your path. I've seen no better representation of this reality facet than that which takes place when Art finally decides to seize control of his personal veracity and his place here on Earth.I've often described this movie as "perfect", an audacious description that I do not bestow lightly. The soulful direction of Oliver Irving serves as a magnifying glass over the raw and genuine performances of the superbly selected cast. Each actor brings his/her best to the table and seem to share with each other the exact notion of what the story is all about; breathing irrefutable life into this polished gem of an indie film.The dynamic between Art, Ronny and Nikki was so natural and well-executed that I quite honestly forgot they were merely fictional friends in a film. Their ad-libbed endeavors were so flawless that a missed beat did not exist and undoubtedly added to the authenticity of their quirky, endearing friendships.Johnny White had me rolling in the aisles as the quick-witted, flat-dwelling, nitrous-huffing Ronny. The best thing about his portrayal was the fact that he brought the funny in a big way without his character realizing just how amusing he was. Not to take away from his dramatic ability, however; for one of the most surprisingly downhearted elements of the film was his to bear.Mike Pearce, who described himself as the epitome of the non-actor, shined as Nikki, the flamboyant go-getter who loved the ladies and brought some much needed lightheartedness to the trio of lovable misfits. I'm very much inclined to respectfully disagree with his humble self-assessment and look forward to seeing him on the big screen in the future.Robert Pattinson's performance was above and beyond anything I could have imagined, and I went into this movie with high expectations for this role. Through him, Art came to life in a way that I've never experienced in a film and for 85 glorious minutes I shared his dolor, his elation, his anxiety and his laughter as though I was watching the story of someone I'd known my whole life. His approach to Art's graceless good intentions was one of exceptional skill that you seldom find in a relatively inexperienced actor.Simply put, he is brilliant; a knowledge that doesn't really hit you until the credits start rolling when you remember that it was in fact Pattinson and not solely Art that you'd been watching and fervently routing for during the last hour and a half.To bottom line it; this movie is a down-right hilarious journey through the dark struggles of a misshapen diamond in the rough. It left this movie-goer breathless, deep in thought and comforted by the true fact that sometimes we all need a little help and the best person for the job is ultimately yourself.