Brewster McCloud

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Blu B A classic 70's comedy. This is NOT for everyone. It's a very odd quirky comedy with arthouse elements, the Altman touch, and lots of commentary that isn't obvious where it's going and yet...it somehow not just works....it really works. It can be a bit jumpy at first setting things up, lacking in focus on Brewster, and seem very strange. But the humor is pretty good, great direction, and it makes sense. The direction and humor make it very clear your not supposed to take this seriously. It borders on a comedic arthouse flick. It's not clear what's real, what's literal, and what's the point. (which is the point ironically) It just makes you think and laugh while doing it. A hallmark of great comedies usually. Coming of age, the destruction of childhood innocence, and the dark humor to it all. The car chase is also really good, comes out of nowhere and is awesome. I wish the soundtrack was a bit more used but this is never dry at all. It's still good. Everything else is really well done. The Astrodome/Houston setting is very memorable also. The biggest accomplishment is how Brewster disappears at times in his own movie but the story comes together somehow despite that as it goes on. I think it's because it becomes clearer in a sense what the film is trying to say rather than focusing on a literal character arc. Which to it's credit it does have. It's very unique, funny, smart, abstract, very well done, and not for everyone though. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this (especially Duvall who is really good in her debut here), the director, arthouse flicks, or 70's style comedies should check this out. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review John Y Gloriousness that defies nonsense. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/24 Full Review Josh G Part documentary, part 60's comedy this is a strangely edited and written film that is satisfying to watch. The performances are strange and memorizing in a well set and well direct something, I think I enjoyed, definitely deserves repeat viewings. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Tina B An under-rated cultural touchstone from beginning to end. Try to keep up. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Shioka O I think I couldn't get it, but maybe that's okey for this film. It's like a Pop Art. This early Altman's work is surreal from the beginning and the plot is scattered, no coherent. Satiric view towards people's desire and American culture at that time. I like the art direction and the ending which is like 8 1/2. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/08/22 Full Review Audience Member "Brewster McCloud is a pretentious, disorganized, modishly iconoclastic movie which, in the manner of its Icarus-like hero, aspires to fly high and merely drops dead."[12] - Critic John Simon. Simon nails it. (((For history buffs only. ~ Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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