Entropy (1999)
Entropy is a semi-autobiographical film which tells the story of a young director struggling to make a film for a despotic studio while his life falls apart around him. Along the way, he goes on tour with U2 to help them make a music video, gets married in Vegas, and has a conversation with his cat.
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Very disappointing...
So much average
Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay
This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
If your a U2 fan watch this film. If your a Trainspotting fan watch this film,(Kelly Macdonald has a small part). If your that 1 Lauren Holly fan out there watch this film. If your an average viewer, i advice you to watch this film but don't expect too much.I never heard of this film ,found it at the video store and was able to get it for free. it has really cool camera shots and has a fashionable groove to it however the script is the major disappointment in the film.The dialogue is somewhat cheesy if not pretentious.And the lead character played by Dorf seems to be an obvious replacement for Ewan Mecregor or that guy from Momento. Overall,if you don't have any expectations for this film you wont be disappointed. Don't buy it. Don't rent it. BUT if your buddy has it watch it.
But those who can connect with the director at some level will really like this film. It is not surprising to see such difference in the comments left behind about this film. I guess it is one of those that you either love or hate. I for one, loved it. It has "some what" unique camera work that goes well with the story and it makes interesting use of jump cuts in its editing. Most of the actors are very comfortable in their roles, especially Stephen Dorff. If you are familiar with the circumstances behind the making of this film, you will appreciate it even more. Some comments criticized the "smoking cat scene". People, it was only his imagination! And if you had understood the film you would know why that scene is there. This film is better then good but not great and it may come of as being a little pertinacious. Finally, the tagline summarizes it really well, 'The hardest thing to do in life is direct your own'.
What a great film... I honestly think this film, like many others about making movies, is misunderstood, and more importantly unappreciated by the non-film biz audience. This one in particular because it really is more about what it's like to be a young, up and coming director, than about making a movie.I can personally relate to a lot of this film, which is probably why I love it so much.In all honesty, though I really like the somewhat exaggerated tone and style of the piece, it is probably the most accurate and honest representation of what young, first-time directors actually go through on a daily basis.From what I know of Phil Joanou, being a big fan of his work, this was a very personal and autobiographical project for him.I personally like to see films that are personal to the filmmaker because they have more of a sense of reality and passion to them. Actually going through events in your life, and then being able to make films about them is truly the greatest gift that can be given to the filmmaker...Bravo Phil, you have made a really great film. It's funny, intelligent, artistic, insightful, and just plain well done. Keep 'em coming.
I love Steven Dorff, I love U2, and I love this movie! The camera work, the dialogue and the cinematography all make me wish I could write half this well. Joanou has really struck cinematic gold with this one, I can't imagine why it didn't do better at the box office. Independents, go figure.