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Short Cuts [DVD] [1994]
  

Short Cuts [DVD] [1994]

DVD ~ Andie MacDowell
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Andie MacDowell, Julianne Moore, Tim Robbins, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon
  • Directors: Robert Altman
  • Writers: Robert Altman, Frank Barhydt, Raymond Carver
  • Producers: Cary Brokaw, David Levy, Mike Kaplan, Scott Bushnell
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Run Time: 187 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000065KH1
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 203,087 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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If aliens came down to earth to see if humanity was worth saving, showing them Short Cuts, Robert Altman's bluesy riff on life in LA in the 90s, would not be a good idea. Based on the stories of Raymond Carver (adapted by Altman and Frank Barhydt), this ambitious film is a devilish valentine to living in LA, where happiness comes at a premium. There are at least eight separate stories that crisscross, most about people who choose not to relate to the lives they are living. Seemingly by design, none of the stories (nor the performances for that matter) have more impact than the others--this is a true mosaic film. The most representative plot deals with a group of friends (Buck Henry, Fred Ward, and Huey Lewis) who decide to keep fishing even after discovering a body in the river. The story works as a morose comedy and a flag holder for the movie: the inability to take the correct action. Others would rather talk about seeing Alex Trebek than discuss their faltering relationships. A huge and talented cast twists in the wind, bumping into moments of truth, sex and passion. Some even come out all right in the end. The accidental nature of life--a common theme in many Altman films--has never been so maddeningly persistent nor so absorbing. The score by Mark Isham with songs sung by Annie Ross (also a cast member) fuels the moodiness, as does the opening number in which Medfly helicopters spray the town to the tune "Prisoner of Life." Delivering the film a year after his biggest hit in two decades, The Player, Altman proved his artistic tenacity as an aged artist with the heart of a new filmmaker: he's not afraid at risking it all. --Doug Thomas

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Among my all-time top ten films!, 28 Feb 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Short Cuts [VHS] [1994] (VHS Tape)
I agree with the previous reviewer: Robert Altman's 'Short Cuts' is a majestic, engrossing film - among his best movies, in my humble opinion. Even though it's three hours long and follows a wide variety of characters, it never becomes boring (unlike Paul Thomas Anderson's extremely similar recent film, 'Magnolia', which looks messy in comparison with the mastery of 'Short Cuts').

The film truly does justice to the collection of Raymond Carver short stories upon which it's based, though I was surprised to realise, when I read Carver's 'Short Cuts' collection, that the original stories weren't all interconnected. This film also features some great character acting - Tim Robbin's sleazy, corrupt policeman is perhaps the finest among some very fine roles.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Long but worth it, 15 Feb 2009
This review is from: Short Cuts [DVD] [1993] (DVD)
This movie is absolutely brilliant. You'll watch it and not realise it to a few days later, but the way the stories and lives are woven makes it a gritty and engaging film. There are so many great actors in the film that give class performances that singling out a singling person would be wrong. YES it is very long and YES at times it seems like it is going nowhere, but at the end you'll appreciate it so much, it's like watching 12 movies at once. Probably the 1st and greatest portamento movie of all time, often copied (tarantino) and never bettered. BUY IT!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No Short Cuts here!, 13 July 2003
By Sam (Colchester, Essex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Short Cuts [VHS] [1994] (VHS Tape)
Absolutely top film (must have inspired 'Magnolia'). Refreshing to see the short stories of the late, great Raymond Carver successfully transfered to screen. Wonderful cast including the unforgettable Julianne Moore as naked artiste.
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