The Architect
The Architect

The Architect

2016Movie95 minEnglish

When a couple sets out to build their dream house, they enlist the services of an uncompromising modernist architect, who proceeds to build HIS dream house instead of theirs.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jonathan ParkerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A renowned but avant-garde architect faces a crisis when his latest project, a controversial design for a museum, is put on hold. His personal life becomes entangled with his professional struggles as he navigates artistic integrity, client demands, and his own ego.

Critical Reception

The Architect received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its performances and satirical take on the art world. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat uneven or predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp satire of the contemporary art and architecture scene.
  • Eric Stoltz and Parker Posey deliver strong, often comedic, performances.
  • Some critics felt the film's pacing could be slow and its resolution too convenient.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's humor and the performances of its lead actors, finding it an entertaining, albeit not groundbreaking, look at the art world.

Fun Fact

The film playfully explores the often-pretentious jargon and self-importance associated with the high-art world.

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