CAN and Me
CAN and Me

Movie spotlight

CAN and Me

2022
Movie
85 min
German

In 1968, musician Irmin Schmidt and friends founded the avant-garde band "Can", which achieved worldwide fame. Schmidt also made a name for himself as a composer for films by Wim Wenders. In this documentary, the charismatic sound tinkerer looks back on his life and career.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jeff BarnabyGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A struggling actor discovers that his newfound fame has attracted the attention of a dangerous stalker. He must confront his own demons and protect his family as the situation escalates.

Critical Reception

Can and Me received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its performances and tense atmosphere, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong lead performance.

  • Lauded for its suspenseful build-up.

  • Some critics found the narrative pacing uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspense and the lead actor's compelling portrayal of a man under pressure. Some viewers noted that the film's resolution felt a bit rushed.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the crew and cast working for deferred payment due to financial constraints.

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