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Rubin & Ed
Reclusive Rubin Farr teams up with vocal but unsuccessful multi-level salesman Ed Tuttle on a quest to bury Rubin's dead cat in the "perfect spot." Their trip takes them across Utah's desert where they have run-ins with Ed's ex-wife Rula and an elusive Andy Warhol critic.
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Plot Summary
Rubin, a down-on-his-luck salesman, dreams of becoming a rock star, but his only companion is his equally eccentric and somewhat disturbing friend, Ed. Together, they embark on a bizarre journey, which involves a stranded UFO and a potentially sinister plan to achieve fame, leading them down a dark and absurd path.
Critical Reception
Rubin & Ed is a cult film known for its unique, bizarre, and often unsettling sense of humor. While it gained a dedicated following for its surreal nature and peculiar performances, it was not widely embraced by mainstream critics upon its release, often being described as too strange for general audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its audacious and uncompromisingly weird sense of humor.
Criticized for its often slow pacing and extreme surrealism that can alienate viewers.
Noted for its cult status and unique, unforgettable characters.
Google audience: Audience reception is highly polarized, with many finding the film hilariously bizarre and others completely bewildered by its unconventional narrative and humor.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Salt Lake City, Utah, and director Trent Harris drew inspiration from local legends and the stark desert landscape.
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