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Shut Up and Do It!
Michael is fed up with the portrayal of Latinos in film and TV. With his passion for acting and self respect hanging in the balance, he decides to take destiny into his own hands by making a movie. Michael's dream soon becomes a nightmare as he encounters the trials of independent film making: dwindling budgets, actors' egos, and jealous boyfriends.
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Plot Summary
This experimental comedy follows a man who is challenged by a mysterious voice to perform a series of increasingly absurd tasks. With each completed challenge, he gains a new, strange ability, leading him on a bizarre and unpredictable journey.
Critical Reception
As a highly unconventional and surreal comedy, 'Shut Up and Do It!' divided audiences and critics. Its avant-garde approach and reliance on physical comedy and bizarre situations were praised by some for its originality and Hitoshi Matsumoto's unique comedic vision, while others found it too abstract and lacking a conventional narrative structure.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its bold and original comedic premise.
Noted for Hitoshi Matsumoto's distinct, surrealistic directorial style.
Criticized by some for its lack of traditional storytelling and reliance on absurdity.
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Fun Fact
Hitoshi Matsumoto, a renowned Japanese comedian, directed and starred in this film, which was part of his exploration into experimental comedy filmmaking.
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