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Albert
Markovski is an environmental activist seeking the meaning
behind a series of coincidental meetings with an enigmatic
stranger. He enlists the help of existential detectives, who
agree to spy on his everyday activity in order to understand
his psyche. The detectives discover that Albert is locked
in a battle with Brad Stand, a smarmy executive at the Huckabees
department store chain. Shallow and vain, Brad defies Albert's
protests about the proposed expansion of Huckabees into a
nearby marsh. In
an attempt to help Albert seek answers to his profound questions,
the detectives introduce Albert to Tommy Corn, a disillusioned
fire-fighter who is seeking answers to the same questions
on life. Their lives become entangled as their wild romp through
life's biggest questions brings them to some startling truths...
When
David O Russell and Jeff Baena's comedy I Heart Huckabees
hit cinema screens it was one of those movies that I wasn't
sure about seeing - unsure if it was too 'cooky' for my own
varied tastes. Once ventured into though, the movie itself
was a stark realisation of today's disassociated mid-20's
going nowhere lifestyle so often exemplified in the western
world.
Featuring
quality performances from the likes of Dustin Hoffman and
Mark Wahlberg, in roles you wouldn't normally associate them
with, the movie takes you on a journey the likes of which
are so rare on the big screen that it leaves you wondering
why other filmmakers don't employ the same leading edge cinematography
techniques, or indeed why so many copy, and so few lead.
Of
course, every film has its downside. I've always been a great
fan of Jude Law's roles, but his American accent leaves a
lot to be desired. That said, a good plot - if odd - a nice
pace, and strong character association lead you toward the
final scenes in this intelligent and funny film, that doesn't
fail to keep you interested. Whether you are glued to the
screen to find out what on earth each character is going to
do next, or to explore the gently unwinding plot, the end
credits roll up with a sense of satisfaction.
Extra's
include a behind the scenes featurettes, and the usual, but
much needed gag reel. A well presented but inevitably simple
menu doesn't take away from the film elegance and charm, leaving
you with a fine addition to your DVD collection.
Keri
Allan
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