Preview: The Windmill Movie (2009)

Synopsis:

A constructed documentary about filmmaker Richard P. Rogers and his attempts to collate his life's story into a film that he could never figure out where to begin.

• Poster: C+

Review:

I like the color and layout of the poster, but its purpose and meaning are lost on me and likely many others.

• Trailer: B

Review:

Documentaries need to be a little less enigmatic when trying to draw in an audience and while this trailer starts off well, featuring some fascinating shots done by the late subject of the film, the rest of it seems rather trite and uninteresting.

Oscar Prospects:

With Wallace Shawn and Bob Balaban involved, it might spark a little interest from certain members of the Academy, but it may be far too artistic and not nearly "important" enough for the documetnarians to pick as a nominee.

Release Date:

• June 17, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 12, 2009) Original