A Fine Madness
A Fine Madness

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A Fine Madness

1966
Movie
107 min
English

A womanizing poet falls into the hands of a psychiatrist with a straying wife.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Google Users65%
Director: Irvin KershnerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A boisterous, free-spirited builder, Samson "Sam" Cook, is embroiled in a legal battle over a construction project gone awry. As his personal life unravels, he finds himself drawn into an increasingly surreal and chaotic world. The film explores themes of ambition, societal constraints, and the often-absurd nature of human endeavor.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'A Fine Madness' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its blend of comedy and drama jarring and its satire heavy-handed. While some performances were noted, the film was largely criticized for its uneven tone and muddled narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its chaotic and unfocused narrative.

  • Criticized for an overly broad and unsubtle satirical approach.

  • Some found the performances, particularly Sean Connery's, to be a highlight despite the film's flaws.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a divided opinion, with some appreciating the film's eccentricities and Sean Connery's performance, while others found it to be a messy and unpleasant viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Elliot Baker.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Kooky farce about an obnoxious nonconformist and the incompetence of mental health quacks**_ An abusive creative type in Manhattan (Sean Connery) has writer’s block and is compelled by his waitress wife (Joanne Woodward) to visit a p...

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