Still Breathing
Still Breathing

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Still Breathing

1997
Movie
109 min
English

Two lost souls: she a con-artist in L.A.; he a puppeteer in San Antonio have the same dream linking each with the other. He travels to L.A. to find this woman he has become obsessed with. She resists, afraid of his kooky ideas until she travels with him to San Antonio and meets his wise grandmother. Story of two disparate people linked by "fate" gets increasingly interesting as it rolls along.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Google Users65%
Director: James F. RobinsonGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling actor, F.W. Bennet, is forced to take a job as a department store Santa Claus during the Christmas holidays. While there, he encounters a variety of eccentric characters and experiences a series of surreal events that challenge his perception of reality. Amidst the holiday chaos, he also finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman, leading to an unexpected romance.

Critical Reception

Still Breathing received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its quirky premise and surreal elements to be more strange than charming. While some appreciated its ambition and Brendan Fraser's performance, many felt the film was unfocused and failed to deliver a cohesive narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a whimsical and surreal tone that doesn't always land, leaving some viewers confused.

  • Brendan Fraser's performance is a highlight, bringing earnestness to a bizarre role.

  • The narrative struggles to maintain coherence, feeling more like a collection of odd vignettes than a fully realized story.

Google audience: Audiences seem to appreciate the film's unique and unconventional approach, with many enjoying the quirky humor and Brendan Fraser's performance. However, some find the plot overly strange and difficult to follow, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.

Fun Fact

Brendan Fraser reportedly took the role because he was intrigued by the surreal and offbeat nature of the script, wanting to explore a more eccentric character than he had previously played.

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