If Paul Giamatti wrapped in a towel epitomizes anti-glamour, then Julian Goldberger's brilliantly acted, close adaptation of Harry Crews' strange 1973 novel about a man and his bird must be among the least glamorous feature films ever made. It ain't pretty, but its naturalism is consistent with the source material, and makes for a refreshing change from the usual Hollywood gloss.
Having achieved everything a successful man is supposed to get out of life — big house, fancy car, successful business — George Gattling (Giamatti), the auto-trim king of Gainesville, Florida, is nevertheless living a lonely, spiritually empty life with his sister, Precio...
Released:
2007
Rated:
NR
Length:
106 mins