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Al Pacino | ... | Manglehorn | |
Holly Hunter | ... | Dawn | |
Harmony Korine | ... | Gary | |
Chris Messina | ... | Jacob | |
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Skylar Gasper | ... | Kylie |
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Brian Mays | ... | Carl (as Brian D. Mays) |
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Herc Trevino | ... | Robbie (as Herculano Trevino) |
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Angela Woods | ... | Steve |
Marisa Varela | ... | Patricia | |
Sandy Avila | ... | Mother with Kid in Car | |
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Jazzmin Delgado | ... | Jasmine |
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June Weber | ... | Cafeteria Cook |
Carolyn Wickwire | ... | Checkout Lady | |
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Tim Curry | ... | Singing Man |
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Lamonica Lewis | ... | Singing Woman |
A.J. Manglehorn is a reclusive Texas key-maker who spends his days caring for his cat, finding comfort in his work and lamenting a long lost love. Enter kind-hearted bank teller Dawn whose interest in the eccentric Manglehorn may just be able to draw him out of his shell. Written by IFC Films
David Gordon Green's 'Manglehorn' is a strange film, about an unlikely protagonist, whose journey, despite some greatness, is half-baked. Fortunately, the protagonist is played by Thespian Al Pacino, who, with a strong Holly Hunter, leads this uneven tale.
'Manglehorn' Synopsis: Left heartbroken by the woman he loved and lost many years ago, Manglehorn, an eccentric small-town locksmith, tries to start his life over again with the help of a new friend.
'Manglehorn' is about loneliness & regrets. A.J. Manglehorn is a heartbroken, depressed old man, who finds hope in the form of a new friend. And some of it works. Its actually quite a decent watch, but the Writing lags at times. It gets loose & moves a bit too slowly.
Paul Logan's Screenplay isn't without merit, it definitely has a story to tell, but it lags. The protagonist's interactions with his fellow people, aren't always engaging. The best bits are when Manglehorn & his new friend are together. And yet, in totality, the result is uneven. David Gordon Green's Direction is alright. He's done better before. Cinematography is perfect. Editing is ably done.
Performance-Wise: Pacino is magic, yet again! As A.J. Manglehorn, The Acting Epitome, ignites the screen with an effortless, heartfelt performance. Holly Hunter is wonderful. Her scenes with Pacino are the highpoint of this enterprise. Its a delight to watch them.
On the whole, 'Manglehorn' is partly good, partly bland. Nonetheless, Watch it for the acting.