The Puffy Chair (2006)
Josh's life is pretty much in the toilet. He's a failed NYC indie rocker, and a failing booking agent. But he finds the potential of a small victory in a really bad idea. He decides to purchase a 1985 Lazy Boy on eBay, just like the one his dad had when Josh was a kid. He'll drive cross-country for the chair, staying with Emily at his brother's house on the way, and deliver it to his father as a surprise birthday gift. But when Rhett ends up coming along for the ride, it's three people and a giant purple puffy chair in a too-small van... and one of them has to go before the trip's end.
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Too much of everything
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.
By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.
Being a fellow indie filmmaker, I often sympathize with the plight of such a diverse bunch. Not to mention, I can't help but feel a mixture of pride and encouragement. Independent filmmakers are willing to go out there and dare to show things that studios are scared to mention. The essence of an indie film is hard to pin down. But perhaps what indie films do best is show us ourselves, without glamour and pizazz! I first heard about THE PUFFY CHAIR six years ago when Ebert reviewed it on his show. From that day forward, I knew I'd have to track it down. Happily, a year later, I found it and then fell in love with it! At its core, the movie is a road trip undertaken by Josh, his girlfriend Emily, and his younger brother Rhett. However, as the movie progresses, tensions mount between the three as they keep encountering setbacks. What's amazing about the film is that all the situations that the trio encounters could happen in real-life, and most likely have happened. From a cinematographer's viewpoint, the Duplass brothers wisely make use of DV cameras and available lighting. It gives the film an overall sense of immediacy. In many ways, it feels like someone's home videos and that may have been what they were going for. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see what can be done with a small budget, a couple DV cameras, and three talented actors. This makes my Top 10 Best Indie Films!
There was something about this film that really did it for me. Mark Duplass and Kathryn Aselton had great chemistry! The situations weren't over the top....They felt just right. This film was very human...and what I mean by that is there was a lot of really,real stuff in this little gem.This is a MUST see for all you indie film buffs out there! I think there is something for everyone in this one!..."Puffy Chair" felt like a tag along production...It felt like a film crew tagged along with a guy and his girlfriend and his brother while on a road trip and whatever happened...Happened. There were moments when I forgot I was watching a movie. It felt as though I was right there with them..I can also relate to a lot of what happened. I am looking forward to future Duplass films!!....
If you're into indy character studies, don't care about camera effects or lighting, and want to see something off beat, check it out. The movie itself is fine, but there are several lines that are very well written, and even made me think about my own life/relationship.PS....the chair actually has very little camera time.Living in Atlanta, I expected this film to take place mostly full of hometown landmarks. The movie actually spends very little time in the actual city of Atlanta.Just remember, if you're into Hollywood blockbusters, this isn't gonna be the movie for you. If you're into off-beat, semi-comedic life influenced independent films, give this one a go.
it's a beautiful thing to see over-privileged d-bags making it in film. If you can make it, the ending is a huge payoff - emily drops the MEGA-TON on Dupl-Ass! although, it would have made more sense to do what she did at the beginning when she threw all of Dupl-Ass's plates on the floor.Additionally, i found some critical shortcomings in Chair's attempt at realism.....1. chameleons certainly don't live wherever it was that they met up with the American taliban 2. first priority overnight upholstery is not as expensive as people think. 3. people are normally killed in motel parking lot recliner fires but this dude escaped with only a broken arm (unfortunately) 4. in the end, his parents didn't even seem like the sort of people who would want that kind of chair 5. there was a writing credit