Henry Fool . Tucson Weekly . 01-04-99

Henry Fool

DIRECTED BY: Hal Hartley

REVIEWED: 01-04-99

Director Hal Hartley has again triumphed, making a sad, comic, and extremely thoughtful film. It is this last feature that really sets Henry Fool apart from virtually everything that has come out of Hollywood in the last 10 years. Hartley respects his audience's intelligence, providing dialogue that's actually philosophical, rather than platitudinous, music that leaves space for the listener's own emotional response, and a sly acting style that puts the message into relief with subtle humor. This story of a garbage man turned international celebrity poet is surreal while still maintaining a strong connection to ordinary life, and is no doubt one of the best films of the year.

--DiGiovanna

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