Meanwhile (2011)
Meanwhile (2011)
BDRip 1080p | MKV | 1920x1080 | x264 @ 5727 Kbps | English AC3 5.1 @ 384 Kbps | 59 min | 2,50 Gb
Genre: Drama
BDRip 1080p | MKV | 1920x1080 | x264 @ 5727 Kbps | English AC3 5.1 @ 384 Kbps | 59 min | 2,50 Gb
Genre: Drama
Director: Hal Hartley
Writer: Hal Hartley
Stars: D.J. Mendel, Danielle Meyer, Pallavi Sastry
Meanwhile concerns Joe Fulton, a man who can do anything from fixing your sink to arranging international financing for a construction project. He produces online advertising and he’s written a big fat novel. He’s also a pretty good drummer. But success eludes him. For Joe can’t keep himself from fixing other people’s problems. His own ambitions are constantly interrupted by his willingness and ability to go out of his way for others.
I found this film by accident, had it for a while and watched it today while I had a little time to myself. I was not sure what to expect, never having seen the trailer or reviews, so I guess I came to it with an open mind. I'm glad I did. This is an extremely well crafted piece of work. The low-key but brilliantly delivered acting, together with an intriguing lead character provides a delightful change from the mainstream Hollywood offerings. In a way I found myself thinking of another understated film I saw recently; Sparrows Dance. Both films are character, rather than plot- based. Both provide thoughtful and insightful engagement with the protagonists, and lead the viewer to empathise with their vicissitudes of life. At just an hour long, Meanwhile provides a challenge to other film makers; tell your story in the time it needs, not the time it takes. An excellent film - one of my favourites.
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Meanwhile (2011)
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