June 17, 2009
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Coogan to the rescue!
I've only been a fan of British comedian Steve Coogan for a short while now, but from what I've seen of his cinematic output, the man has made what can only be described as unpopular choices. His latest feature, Jonathan Glatzer's quirky comedy What Goes Up (aka Safety Glass), has been unceremoniously dumped onto DVD courtesy of Sony Pictures, a company that probably had no idea how to market this unpredictable tale of reluctant heroes and the people who worship them. The film is an admittedly tough nut to crack, especially since Glatzer and co-writer Robert Lawson try to stuff as many issues as they can into the picture without giving us enough characterization to balance it out. Coogan stars as Campbell Babbitt, a New York reporter with dozens of journalistic skeletons in his metaphorical closet who travels to Christa McAuliffe's hometown in New Hampshire to chronicle her journey into space. Once there, he discovers a group of unteachable misfits grieving over the death of the only teacher who truly understood them. Sensing a story, Campbell attempts to infiltrate the pack, only to discover that love, lies, and loyalty aren't always what they seem. The film is touching, truthful, and, more importantly, an absolute blast to watch, thanks in part to smart performances from Coogan, Molly Shannon, and Hilary Duff in a role that might rub some of her loyal fans the wrong way. What Goes Up is about the lies we tell and the truths we keep hidden deep inside, a theme I'm sure most of us can relate to on one level or another. Thoroughly impressive stuff.
Recipe For Success: Steve Coogan + Hilary Duff + An Incredibly Strong Script With More Truth Than A Maury Lie Detector Test
Romeo In Black Jeans: Jonathan Glatzer, as you may recall, directed Michael Penn's "No Myth" video.
Please tell me I'm not the only person who knew this?
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