Full Frontal
Full Frontal was an Australian sketch comedy series which debuted in 1993. The show first aired on the Seven Network on 13 May 1993, and finished on 18 September 1997. In 1998 a spin-off of the show moved to Network Ten under the name Totally Full Frontal, losing most of the original cast in the process and finished in 1999. Since 2008, re-runs have begun screening on The Comedy Channel as part of the channel's "Aussie Gold" block of locally made, classic comedy programming.
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Plot Summary
This ensemble comedy-drama blurs the lines between reality and fiction, following a day in the life of several interconnected characters working in the Hollywood film industry. From actors struggling with their craft to a director facing a crisis of conscience, the film offers a meta-commentary on the filmmaking process and the lives it affects. Characters grapple with personal relationships, professional ambitions, and the often-surreal nature of their work.
Critical Reception
Full Frontal received a mixed reception from critics, with many appreciating Soderbergh's experimental approach and the film's meta-narrative. However, some found the structure confusing and the characters underdeveloped, leading to a lukewarm audience response.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious, non-linear storytelling.
- Criticized for being overly self-indulgent and confusing.
- Some found the meta-commentary on Hollywood insightful, while others found it pretentious.
Google audience: Audience reviews are divided, with some appreciating the film's unique structure and its examination of the movie industry. However, a significant portion found the plot hard to follow and the overall experience unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
Steven Soderbergh shot the film digitally using consumer-grade Sony MiniDV camcorders, making it one of the earliest feature films to be shot entirely on digital video.
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