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      Being Michael Madsen

      2007 1h 30m Comedy List
      Reviews 80% 250+ Ratings Audience Score Michael Madsen hires a trio of documentary filmmakers to follow paparazzo Billy Dant around and film his every move. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Give Michael Mongillo's modestly clever mockumentary Being Michael Madsen some time to sink in. There's actually alot to like here. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Actor Michael Madsen turns the tables on notorious paparazzo, Billy Dant, by hiring a trio of documentary filmmakers to chronicle Dant's life, loves, and troubles. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought this was hysterical -- but maybe because I had seen so many dark films in the previous two days. Still, quite entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member A well written finely acted "mockumentary" about the paparazzi world. Hilarious and unmissable! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Unsurprising. Average. Not very well executed. Few funny bits. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Bold. Ballsy independent film making. What a great little film. Touches on many themes of celebrity culture whilst being engaging enough to keep you entertained (tongue firmly in cheek). I’m not entirely sure how to define the film itself e.g. film within a film, contemporary Fellini on a shoe string (think La Dolce Vita), reality film, pseudo documentary - its all in there with a heavy dash of satire. It is a lot of work but the performances from the cast are rock solid. This is a complete departure from Michael Madsen's usual hit or miss fare. It really shows many facets of the man beyond his Quentin Tarantino screen persona. I hope he gets some decent roles soon that do not involve throwing Segal out of windows :-). On the whole an enjoyable coaster ride but you do have to do some work - this is not just eye candy. If I had to crit: The final scene (not the climax) may be a little weak - in the context of viewing it at the Raindance Film Festival with the cast & crew doing a Q & A afterwards it was awesome. However I suspect for anyone not watching the film with the live accompaniment may not be swept away by the final scene. Standout performances by Virginia Madsen, Jason Alan Smith, Doug Tompos, Davis Mikaels & Kathy Searle. Harry Dean Stanton is hilarious. I’m looking forward to Michael Mongillo’s next production which will no doubt go from strength to strength.. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Joe Leydon Variety Michael Mongillo's modestly clever mockumentary Being Michael Madsen could generate smiles of approval (and shocks of recognition) among showbiz insiders and media-savvy civilians as homevid and pay-cable fare. Dec 11, 2007 Full Review Phil Hall Film Threat Sharp, hilarious satire. Rated: 5/5 Jan 9, 2009 Full Review Sara Maria Vizcarrondo Boxoffice Magazine Give it time. There's a lot here to like. Feb 19, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Michael Madsen hires a trio of documentary filmmakers to follow paparazzo Billy Dant around and film his every move.
      Director
      Michael Mongillo
      Producer
      Scott Barber, Dennis D'Amico, Lawrence E. Joseph, Mark Salamone
      Screenwriter
      James Charbonneau, Michael Mongillo, David Wexler
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Aug 17, 2010
      Runtime
      1h 30m