The Exhibited
The Exhibited

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The Exhibited

2000
Movie
81 min
English

Jesper Jargil's documentary portrait of a bizarre piece of Danish experimental theater directed by Lars von Trier.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users62%
Director: George HickenlooperGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, struggling with the loss of his girlfriend and haunted by addiction, becomes increasingly paranoid and erratic. He believes he is being targeted by shadowy figures connected to the art world. His grip on reality loosens as he delves deeper into a conspiracy that may or may not exist, pushing him toward a dangerous confrontation.

Critical Reception

The Exhibited received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its performances uneven. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at psychological tension, most felt it failed to deliver a cohesive or compelling narrative. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film's dark themes and ambiguous ending unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its muddled plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some praised the atmospheric tension but found it ultimately lacked substance.

  • Performances were deemed inconsistent, with Edward Furlong's portrayal often singled out for its intensity.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a dark and somewhat confusing experience, with a portion appreciating the thriller elements and unique premise, while others felt it was too slow and unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film's director, George Hickenlooper, was also known for his documentaries, including 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse' about the making of 'Apocalypse Now'.

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