Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Tymon Sutton The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Alice Digsit This film is a lovely, playful and thoughtful romp through the conflicting forces that make up our modern world.Disguised as a wacky comedy sketching a chiaroscuro of moral, economic and educational themes, the film begins in a charming idyllic intellectual landscape where people delight in epistemological, ethical and ontological questions. To hear unabashed philosophical dialogue and playful joking about classical ideas in such a popular medium as mainstream film is a rare delight, especially done as it is as an affectionate spoof of the sequestered world of academia.Having set the piece in this intellectual arena, to then pull the philosopher out of his element into a world of childhood fears, sensual promise and madcap amorality creates the tension necessary for drama to occur. And there is drama indeed, with sweetness, bitterness, tenderness and violence all stewed together to boil down to some fairly basic and perennial questions about human nature.

Harriet Deltubbo I'm not going to pretend that this is some sort of masterpiece. It's a film that fails to take advantage of its cool premise, that makes you wish they had done better rather than spoiling a good idea. The film is very tense and interesting. Sadly, however, it really has nothing to say. If you end up watching this, you will probably be like me in saying that it starts off great then gradually begins to disappoint. From an artistic standpoint, there were some plot elements and character developments I didn't think were totally needed. They do, however, drive the story, which seemed to be their purpose, so I can accept them. No matter what anyone says, this is utterly fantastic, an eye-popping cinematic treat. I would suggest renting it, or perhaps buying it if the price is right!

kr98664 This was quite the engaging story about crime and the consequences of our choices in life. However, parts of it just didn't seem to click, with a few too many glaring plot holes. I picked this movie based solely on the combination of Edward Norton and Tim Blake Nelson, as I've enjoyed the movies each has previously made. The supporting cast is quite impressive, too. All in all, I enjoyed the movie but it felt like the script should have been tweaked slightly. I thought the drug-dealing brother was played for too much of a simpleton. His mush-mouthed speaking mannerisms were a little off-putting. About halfway through, I had to turn on the subtitles just to make sure I understood him.The contrast with the scholarly twin felt a little overplayed, too. It's hard to fathom such an intelligent person trying to argue philosophy with bad guys intent on killing him. In my opinion, the movie would have been more believable if the outward personas of the twin brothers had not been so radically different. (Spoiler) The orthodontist's role was a bit perplexing, too. When he starts to spiral out of control near the end, his motive was murky. Was he after money, revenge, or both? An extra line or two of dialogue sure would have helped. I like movies that make you think, but this scene (and a few others) had me asking, "Huh?"Please don't let these moderate criticisms scare you away, however. It was a good movie and quite captivating. It just felt like it could have been even better with a small dose of script doctoring.

Floated2 Leaves of Grass is a small film by Tim Blake Nelson which is about a twin brother Bill (Ed Norton) who is a professor at Brown Univeristy, and Brady a marijuana dealer in Oklahoma. It starts out with Bill getting a surprising call telling him that his Brady was killed. This then leads to Bill going down to Oklahoma to pay his homage and find out more answers. However he is unaware that it was a prank made by Brady to convince him in going down to visit him. Along the way they both start to get along, and we see the chemistry with the characters.The film was not what I expected. It starts out as a somewhat light hearted comedy than changes towards a drama then a more crime flick (around an hour way through the film). The tone of the film changes once the first killing happens (Brady kills Pug along with his two men). The deaths came from left field however I felt it was necessary to push the story. Another subplot which randomly kicks in is the orthodontist from Bill's plane ride finds his way down to Oklahoma and has his encounters with Bill, Brady and their friends. We first see him as a fast talking manic, then he suddenly changes into a psycho as he ends up 'accidentally' killing Brady with the shotgun.Leaves of Grass is very well acted which elevates the film as a whole. Great directing and the scenery is wonderful. The film is more described as a dark comedy and it fits its description well.