Nosey Parker
So I've already written this once. And it was long and detailed and good. But then I lost it due to a stupid internet bump. I don't really have the motivation to write out the whole long review again so I'll just sort of summarize...
Nosey Parker is sort of a semi-documentary/semi-mocumentary about 2 "outsiders" moving to rural Vermont. I label it as a documentary cause it has that feel to it with scenic shots, voice over, close up views of townspeople chatting, handheld camera work, etc. And most of the cast is the natives from Turnbridge (the setting of the film). The exceptions to this being the 2 outsiders. Now you may ask, "Well what is the documentary about?" And I'd have to say, nothing. It's not really trying to get a message across to the audience and it doesn't really have any major conflict/climax. It just sort of is. It's a real look at real life (I refrained from using the bad pun of "reel" life). So you may ask what the appeal of this could possibly be, and I don't really know. It's just something about the unscripted (the plot was sketched out by the writer and then the cast was just sort of told to wing it) look at life. Without having a set script you really felt like you were watching the progression of the townspeople's lives.
Now while everyone did a fine job, and the "couple" did a great job of portraying their outsider role, the show really belonged to George Lyford. This weathered old farmer was the heart of the movie. He reminded me of Uncle Bill from American Movie. They both have that certain something that just makes them the center of the show, even if that wasn't fully intended.
So if you want a down to earth look at real life, go watch this movie. It's not the most exciting or dramatic film I've seen, but it's still enthralling.
RATING: Worth a Full Price Ticket, Worth a Rental