Monday, May 2, 2011

even in real life, there were screens between us.

yesterday i got to check out a local screening of hesher, the latest flick from joseph gordon-levitt, natalie portman and rainn wilson. i've seen the trailer and read a brief synopsis, but i was mainly attracted to the film for it's amazing cast.

however, the movie wasn't at all what i expected. it was vulgar, melancholic, funny and darker than i ever imagined. while remaining refreshing and strangely beautiful, i could definitely see this film not being for everyone. the three leads were excellent, but the star of the show for me was little TJ and his grandmother. no spoilers here. but if you ever wanted to know what JGL looked like in tidy whities, then it's on may 13th.



-t