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What Is It?
The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by a hubristic, racist inner psyche.
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Plot Summary
A young man is searching for his identity, his purpose, and the woman of his dreams, all while dealing with his eccentric and potentially supernatural surroundings. The film delves into themes of consciousness, morality, and the nature of reality through surreal and often bizarre encounters.
Critical Reception
Crispin Glover's directorial debut, 'What Is It?', is a highly idiosyncratic and polarizing film. It garnered attention primarily for its creator's unique artistic vision and unconventional approach to filmmaking. Critical reception was largely divided, with some critics praising its avant-garde nature and artistic ambition, while others found it baffling, self-indulgent, and difficult to comprehend.
What Reviewers Say
A surreal and deeply personal artistic statement from Crispin Glover.
Polarizing due to its unconventional narrative and often disturbing imagery.
Praised by some for its ambition, dismissed by others for its obscurity.
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Fun Fact
Crispin Glover began developing the concept for 'What Is It?' in the 1980s and self-funded much of its production over two decades.
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