MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG: MYSTERIOUS SKIN REVIEW
Spotted in MetroWeekly, Washington DC's Gay & Lesbian magazine:
Skillfully crafted, Mysterious Skin calls to mind the works of Neil LaBute and Todd Solondz, but without any of the mean-spiritedness. The film has a core of heart that prevents it from descending into an exercise of pure shock value. Araki's direction has never been more self-assured, and his cast turns in performances that are ripe, rich and rooted in reality. Gordon-Levitt, best known for his work on the series Third Rock from the Sun, astonishes as Neil, the epitome of a carefree and careless young gay hedonist. It's an unabashed, unmatched, unforgettable performance. Corbet, as well, is quite good, as are supporting players Elizabeth Shue, Michelle Trachtenberg and Jeffrey Licon.
Skillfully crafted, Mysterious Skin calls to mind the works of Neil LaBute and Todd Solondz, but without any of the mean-spiritedness. The film has a core of heart that prevents it from descending into an exercise of pure shock value. Araki's direction has never been more self-assured, and his cast turns in performances that are ripe, rich and rooted in reality. Gordon-Levitt, best known for his work on the series Third Rock from the Sun, astonishes as Neil, the epitome of a carefree and careless young gay hedonist. It's an unabashed, unmatched, unforgettable performance. Corbet, as well, is quite good, as are supporting players Elizabeth Shue, Michelle Trachtenberg and Jeffrey Licon.
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