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DanTheMan 2 Part biopic, part meditation on sexual addiction, Auto Focus may take its fair share of dramatic licence with the base facts of Hogan's Heroes star Bob Crane's life but remains a compelling watch with its light-hearted, almost campy tone; it's a film that gets to you like a low-grade fever, a malaise with no known antidote, a misanthropic treatise on American masculinity and its sexualised image. It can be painfully funny at times, but as the film goes on, Crane's personal life steadily implodes and professional life goes on the decline, a sense of darkness and desperation overtakes the film. Schrader directs with a very smooth hand, providing a good-natured and frequently amusing spin to eventually grim material that aptly reflects Crane's almost unfailing good humour. Even if you've never watched an episode of Hogan's Heroes, Auto Focus is worth a spin even if it's just for the flawless performances of Greg Kinnear and Willem Dafoe. The film never does explain the whys behind Bob Crane's addiction, but it recounts the disease and its toll on the man in vivid, sometimes shocking and always fascinating terms. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Alain E Well presented biopic of a minor show industry personality whose career was ruined due to sexual addiction. Starting with the clever introductory credits, the movie is very well photographed. There is a certain amount of nudity, but nothing offensive. Overall a sad story. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Gareth v A movie about the facade of one's life, and a man's downward spiral, that for the most part is a compelling watch. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review GM You watch it and don't watch it at the same time. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Michael W This showbiz biopic was alright. Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Rita Wilson, Maria Bello, and the rest of the cast did a pretty good job in this movie. This true story about actor Bob Crane was dramatic, dark, and depressing. It's about addiction and losing everything in the process. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't waste your time. It's not worth watching. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/08/22 Full Review jelisije j Not a movie you will want to see over and over again, but its a nice biopic of the man who played Col. Hogan from the beloved sitcom Hogans Heroes and his fall from grace. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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