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Delirious

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Desperate to make it big as a photographer, Les (Steve Buscemi) befriends Toby (Michael Pitt), a young actor with no direction, who romances a pop star.
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A funny, energetic satire of the paparazzi life and the entertainment industry, Delirious is another winner for indie helmer Tom DiCillo.

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Jonathan F. Richards Film.com DiCillo's themes are loyalty and friendship and betrayal and redemption. Dec 13, 2007 Full Review Eric Kohn Orlando Weekly A victim of its own vitriol. Rated: 2.5/5 Nov 1, 2007 Full Review Jeff Shannon Seattle Times As always, Buscemi masters his portrayal of needy desperation, but he still makes Les admirable for his capacity to go with the flow. Rated: 3/4 Oct 5, 2007 Full Review Chris Salce Film Threat It is more than a rom-com and more than a buddy film. It is definitely a film that stands on its own. Rated: 7.5/10 Nov 7, 2020 Full Review Carolyn Mauricette Cinema Axis DiCillo's extended cut of Delirious holds up a microscope to the celebrity circus that still carries on. He dissects egos as fragile as glass and the pettiness that comes with fame. Rated: 4/5 Oct 29, 2020 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter Delirious sizzles as long as it loiters in the R. Crumb universe of geeky losers who keep their homicidal urges at least barely in check. May 26, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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revolver.0 8 what starts as interesting setting later become generic romcom Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review helder f This movie is all about Steve Buscemi, who plays a decadent paparazzo takes in a homeless as his personal assistant. The premise of the story is not bad, and the character played by buscemi is well developed - we understand his struggles and conflicts. The movie has a few great scenes, and a few great pieces of writing. But all in all it falls flat and is a bit amateurish. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Audience Member This should have been better than it is. A slightly fuzzy satire about fame and loyalty, it only really fires up when the ever-excellent Steve Buscemi is on screen. He plays a sleazeball paparazzo, always on the outside looking in, until a chance encounter with a sleepy hobo (Michael Pitt) offers him unexpected access to the celebrity A-list. It's fun while it lasts, but it's not as original or quirky as it wants to be, and a bit of a disappointment coming from Tom DiCillo. But Buscemi is great. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Steve Buscemi fans, u should check this movie out. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member A nice little gem of a film. Loved every frame. This story resonated with me on many levels but needless to say packs an emotional punch. Highly recommended. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Not always on target, but original. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Desperate to make it big as a photographer, Les (Steve Buscemi) befriends Toby (Michael Pitt), a young actor with no direction, who romances a pop star.
Director
Tom DiCillo
Producer
Robert Salerno
Screenwriter
Tom DiCillo
Production Co
Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Artina Films, Thema Production
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$86.0K
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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