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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
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Reviews Counted: 152
Fresh: 118
Rotten:34
Average Rating: 7.1/10
Consensus: Rockwell is spot-on as Barris, and Clooney directs with entertaining style and flair.
Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins
Genre: Television
Theatrical Release: Jan 24, 2003 Wide
Box Office: $15,878,598
Synopsis: George Clooney makes his directorial debut with this frenetic, visually dazzling black comedy. Based on notorious television producer Chuck Barris' "unauthorized autobiography," Clooney's film reinforces Barris' outlandish... George Clooney makes his directorial debut with this frenetic, visually dazzling black comedy. Based on notorious television producer Chuck Barris' "unauthorized autobiography," Clooney's film reinforces Barris' outlandish claim that he lived a secret life as a hitman for the CIA. Sam Rockwell stars as Barris, a fresh-faced dreamer who moves to New York to find success in television. Pretty soon, he's written a hit song ("Palisades Park"), has shacked up with the ultra-peppy Penny (Drew Barrymore), and has his first successful game show, THE DATING GAME. But as if that weren't enough excitement, he is soon recruited by CIA Special Agent Jim Byrd (Clooney) to become a hired killer for the federal government. As Barris' subsequent shows (THE NEWLYWED GAME, THE GONG SHOW) take off, the conflicted producer uses them as a front for his undercover job, chaperoning winning couples all over the world while performing his deadly duties after hours. Along the way, he meets a shady cast of characters--including a sultry assassin (Julia Roberts)--who threatens to blow his cover and ruin his television career forever. Adapted by the daring and mischievous Charlie Kaufman, Clooney's film features yet another electrifying performance from Rockwell (LAWN DOGS, SAFE MEN). [More]
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Sam Rockwell, George Clooney
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts, Sam Rockwell, George Clooney, Rutger Hauer, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Director: George Clooney
Director: George Clooney
Screenwriter: Charlie Kaufman
Producer: Andrew Lazar
Composer: Alex Wurman
Studio: Miramax Films
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Reviews for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Clooney wanted Kaufman's script delivered without corruption or softening. He has overcorrected and made a glum, almost listless movie.
A terrific actor, a handsome movie star and now an accomplished director--damn you, Mr. Clooney, for making it that much more unfair for the average joe likes of myself.
Un prodigio narrativo muy diferente a todo lo que suele producir Hollywood, pero no por capricho de un director sino al servicio de una historia y de un punto de vista.
Bounces around like the smarter and weirder older brother of Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is freakin' brilliant. Sam Rockwell gives a whack-you-upside-the-head dose of his talent!
...a one-note character study about an unhappy, insecure, delusional paranoiac, whose assassin gimmick wears thin almost before it gets started.
Because of movies like this, nostalgia just ain't what it used to be.
Clooney has made a stylish debut, wisely making his movie resemble the wacky game shows Barris dreamt up.
Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind is the latest, and most promising evolution of Clooney’s career. . .
Os universos de Chuck Barris e Charlie Kaufman são complementares. E igualmente fascinantes.
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