Tarnation

Clay

I dont have a whole lot to say about this one. It is incredibly artistic, but simultaneously, suffers from the main problem of many 'art films'...hard to watch.

I would never damn this film. Its a visual diary / scrapbook of a young, very disturbed man growing up in a mentally-deranged family. The music and visuals are meticulously arranged, leading a viewer to feel as though they are looking at something that took many years to produce. The sheer sense of overwhelming sadness that pervades the work makes it a worthy element of art, even if I don't really find it watchable.

I couldn't finish viewing this item, but I am adding my comment because Tara seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. I'd recommend this film if you typically enjoy art-house depression and documentaries about mental patients. Overall, hmmmm..difficult to rate. 4.5/8 slices, but this doesnt mean it's bad. Just not highly recommended.

Tara

Clay said “Not highly recommended”?! I totally disagree. I highly recommend this film. Imagine opening your private diary for the world to read and critique. If you only watch one scene of the movie, I recommend the one in which an 8-10 year old boy provides an astute theatrical interpretation of an abused southern housewife. Tarnation is very reminiscent of “Capturing the Friedmans” (2003).