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The Lonely
A documentary portrait of the filmmaker Harmony Korine during the production of his third feature film, Mister Lonely (2007). Shot on location in Scotland, Paris, and Panama, each chapter presents the production process and the causal, day-to-day absurdities of the actor/impersonators featured in Mister Lonely. Throughout the process, as Harmony reveals his thoughts on the film he also reveals a part of himself.
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Plot Summary
A psychological thriller that follows a man who finds himself trapped in a remote, desolate location with no memory of how he got there. As he attempts to piece together his past and escape his confinement, he must confront unsettling truths and the possibility that his predicament is of his own making.
Critical Reception
The film garnered a modest reception, appreciated for its atmospheric tension and strong central performance, though some critics found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and commitment to its bleak tone.
Michael J. Allen's performance as the isolated protagonist was frequently highlighted.
Some reviews noted a lack of originality in its thriller elements.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Director Mark J. Price also stars in the film in a supporting role.
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