The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
A farce, Hoskins plays a photographer who specializes in religious pictures who searches for a model for Jesus. He does a favor for a friend and finds himself doing a voice track for a porno movie with Natasha Richardson. Hoskins finds his model for Jesus in Jeff Goldblum and a romantic triangle begins in which Goldblum finds adoring crowds believing him to be Jesus and then begins to believe it himself.
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Plot Summary
An eccentric photographer with a past struggles to reconnect with the real world and the people in it. He finds himself entangled in the lives of two women, one who is both his lover and his muse, and another who is trying to help him confront his inner demons. As he navigates their complex relationships, he must also deal with the lingering effects of his past trauma and his own artistic block.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising the performances of the lead actors, particularly Bob Hoskins and Jeff Goldblum, and the film's quirky sense of humor. However, some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat meandering and the film's themes occasionally unclear.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique premise and strong performances.
- Noted for its blend of comedy and drama, though some found it tonally uneven.
- Appreciated for its artistic flair and character-driven narrative.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for director Finnegan to explore themes of identity and perception through the lens of photography, drawing inspiration from surrealist art.
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