Three Businessmen
An American art dealer (Miguel Sandoval), who specializes in southwestern topaz, arrives by train in Liverpool. Similarly, a very proper British art dealer (Alex Cox), who specializes in African art, arrives in the same hotel. The two meet in the hotel's abandoned restaurant and decide to set off in finding an evening meal, which becomes problematic immediately when the Brit reveals he is vegetarian. While following their pursuit of a mutually acceptable meal, the main point of the film is their discourse en route to their various attempts at an eatery.
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Plot Summary
This experimental film follows three businessmen on a surreal journey through Dublin, encountering strange characters and bizarre situations. As their journey progresses, the line between reality and hallucination blurs, leading to increasingly absurd and thought-provoking encounters. The narrative eschews traditional plot structure in favor of a series of disjointed vignettes that explore themes of consumerism, identity, and the absurdity of modern life.
Critical Reception
'Three Businessmen' received a highly divided critical reception, with some praising its avant-garde approach and dark humor, while others found it pretentious and inaccessible. It has since gained a cult following among cinephiles interested in experimental and art-house cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique, avant-garde style and unconventional narrative.
- Criticized for being obscure and lacking a coherent plot.
- Noted for its darkly humorous and surrealist elements.
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Fun Fact
The film features a cameo by the legendary Beat Generation author William S. Burroughs, who also wrote the novel 'Naked Lunch'.
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