Meanwhile2011
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"[A] perfect little breeze of smart, funny, tender, minor-key cinematic uplift that never strains itself or wears out its welcome." - Christopher McQuain
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A prototypical indie drama, simple and personal, and yet brisk, engaging and free of preciosity or pretension. The protagonist is energetic and competent, even admirable, just like you or me, and yet there is a lesson waiting for him and us to learn at the end of his very busy day -- if you like to look at things that way. As a bonus, New Yorkers will enjoy the cinematic attention given to the city and especially to the crucial Brooklyn Bridge.
Starring
- Anais Borck - Nathalie
- Hoji Fortuna - Otis
- Penelope Lagos - Tuesday
- D.J. Mendel - Joseph
- Danielle Meyer - Wendy
- Miho Nikaido - Miho
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Member Reviews (9)
If you introduce your main character as a fedora-wearing man with a goatee, you're already two runs down. Make him a Swiss army knife know-it-all, and you have an aging male's dream. Trotting around topless women in their twenties. Advising businesses. Fixing sinks. "Meanwhile" is a pretty egocentric, male-dominated dad fantasy, where, even if broke, the older man is a sundial that everyone needs.
A prototypical indie drama, simple and personal, and yet brisk, engaging and free of preciosity or pretension. The protagonist is energetic and competent, even admirable, just like you or me, and yet there is a lesson waiting for him and us to learn at the end of his very busy day -- if you like to look at things that way. As a bonus, New Yorkers will enjoy the cinematic attention given to the city and especially to the crucial Brooklyn Bridge.
I loved, loved, loved this movie! The main character was just spot on, the story was kind and funny and wonderfully real. No fires, gunshots, rapes, car chases, just plain wonderful film making. I can't say enough about it - do it any justice with my words. Brilliant would be one though.
This film seems made for D.J. Mendel, and perhaps it is. Joe (D.J. Mendel) can do anything, fix everything, help everyone, almost. The dialog is wonderfully implausible and direct, yet it works. The film has in jokes and indie meta-ness going on but don't let it distract you, it wont. Enjoy Joe making his way through a difficult two days, the pacing is spot on and you will not regret time spent.
Enjoyable! Motivating! The main character is very relatable and that, well, is usually part of what makes a good story good. Hal Hartley has a real minimal approach to his dialog, making it known that your in his world; very distinct. Bravo!
it was very nice. funny too.
Couldn't figure out what this was about although the acting was good.
Similar terrain and tone to earlier works like The Unbelievable Truth and Trust. Loved it!
great film, loved it