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Aardvark
Drama
Brian Shoaf's directorial debut "Aardvark" follows Josh (Quinto), a troubled man who has lived in the shadow of his brother for so long he starts seeing that shadow everywhere. After experiencing a series of hallucinations involving his brother Craig (Hamm)--an actor, and the star of a popular TV drama--Josh places himself in the care of Emily (Slate), a young therapist. Emily is forced to wade deeper and deeper into Josh's imaginary world, and along the way forms her own obsession with his famous brother. While Emily and Craig explore a potentially disastrous attraction, Josh begins a relationship with a young woman, Hannah, who might be his soul mate--if only he could be sure she exists.
Rating
PG-13 (for mature thematic issues, language, some sexuality and violence)
Director
Brian Shoaf
Studio
Great Point Media
Writer
Brian Shoaf
- Wasn't expecting much, given some of the lackluster reviews. But it was a sweet, sad story with some surprisingly subtle and moving performances. Worth a look if you like small indie films that are story-driven. Jenny Slate is particularly excellent.Reply
- Saw this at TriBeCa and loved it - a strange, beautiful little indie with a very solid cast.Reply
- Three thoughtful performances and a couple of intriguing interactions, but it is ultimately undermined by an underwritten script. The parts are greater than the whole.Reply
- Quirky, oddly-plotted, but saved by winning performances by Jenny Slate, Zachary Quinto and Jon HammReply
- Granted, there may be some problematic road traversed in regards to mental health issues and power dynamics, but the talent involved is too great to deny Aardvark at least one viewing.Reply