Scraps
Scraps

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Scraps

2018
Movie
85 min
English

One near-death experience at a dinner party drastically alters the lives of everyone in attendance.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users70%
Director: Gus Van SantGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In this peculiar drama, a young poet named Guy navigates a world of quirky characters and existential musings. He drifts through a series of encounters, forming unconventional relationships and grappling with themes of identity, art, and the search for meaning in a seemingly absurd existence. The film captures his journey through a series of vignettes, each offering a unique perspective on his evolving worldview.

Critical Reception

Scraps received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its unique artistic vision and Van Sant's distinctive directorial style. However, some found its narrative unconventional and its pacing occasionally slow. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating its artistic merit while sometimes struggling with its abstract nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its artistic ambition and unique visual style.

  • Noted for its unconventional narrative structure and philosophical undertones.

  • Some critics found the film's pacing and plot progression to be meandering.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's artistic approach and thought-provoking themes, though some found it to be abstract and difficult to follow.

Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Manny Lewis, was reportedly discovered by Gus Van Sant while working in a Los Angeles bookstore.

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