Madeline's Madeline
While her mom sees Madeline as a fragile, emotional teen, the director of her theater workshop sees her as a raw talent with a troubled history that can be exploited for her art. Before long, Madeline's loyalties are torn between mother and mentor.
Nominated for the Best of Next! Award at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Official Selection at the Berlin International Festival. Nominated for Best Female Lead and Best Cinematography at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
"This is one of the boldest and most invigorating American films of the 21st century." - David Ehrlich, indieWire
Running Time
94 mins
Year
2018
Kanopy ID
6320861
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Comments (20)
This didn't work for me. If the point was (and I'm not even sure what the point was) to illustrate the redemptive power of theater, it truly missed the mark. Jumbled, disjointed, irritating, and not enlightening or even visually pleasing.
wow!
i was worried by these reviews but it was rly good!
I don't need a conventional narrative, am fine with an impressionist piece, but found myself irritated by the film and the actors. I tried.
Ridiculous. How did this film win any awards? Can't imagine who was in the audience!
This is a sloppy, unimaginative film. Something that could have been made in a college class on filmmaking.
For masochists.
I liked it, especially the performance by the girl who plays Madeline. I thought it was an interesting look at the perspective of someone with a mental illness. I didn't care so much for other Decker films like Butter on the Latch....this film felt a lot more genuine and less pretentious.
I liked it too.
I tried. I really did. But film just ain't my cup of tea. Like gazing at one's navel, which I don't find very interesting.
brilliant. damn, 5 stars no doubt.
The sneeze 75 minutes in. whoa. So much tension.
First of all. Theater and acting have the power to change your life. This movie proves it but that goes without saying. Second of all. The performance the lead did was something that I will remember for a long long time. Third ofall. The music. At the end of Madeline's MAdeline. The ...Read more
First of all. Theater and acting have the power to change your life. This movie proves it but that goes without saying. Second of all. The performance the lead did was something that I will remember for a long long time. Third ofall. The music. At the end of Madeline's MAdeline. The characters are in the street. Singign, dancing, rejoicing. If you didnt' feel it you probably don't have a heart or, a soul. This is why we go to the movies people.
Read lessOne might first ask, Frank, why you say "This is like one protracted BAD improvisation. It's pointless and artless."
Yes that is one option. Are you saying I was too harsh?
Sorry, my bad. My comment was intended for Tim.
I like the film overall. Not always comfortable to watch, but that's because it gets at what is going on inside these relations - of all sorts. I think nearly zero of the dialog is a reliable indicator of what the character spoke, but is ...Read more
Sorry, my bad. My comment was intended for Tim.
I like the film overall. Not always comfortable to watch, but that's because it gets at what is going on inside these relations - of all sorts. I think nearly zero of the dialog is a reliable indicator of what the character spoke, but is a rendering of what they communicated. so few films are willing to grapple with these subjects except in conventional, deniable, incoherent ways in order to maintain commercial viability. Not every film has to be some deep examination of symbolism and archetypes, but we should cut a little slack for those that try.
Read lessThis is like one protracted BAD improvisation. It's pointless and artless. Who the hell gave it four stars?
Oh no! It's not gone with the wind or Casablanca! You'd better run for the hills!
After all, you, Tim, are the supreme judger of all things pointful and pointless, all things artful and artless!
Please guide us to the pointful and artful movies, so we can know like you know! ...Read more
Oh no! It's not gone with the wind or Casablanca! You'd better run for the hills!
After all, you, Tim, are the supreme judger of all things pointful and pointless, all things artful and artless!
Please guide us to the pointful and artful movies, so we can know like you know! Please!
Read lessGrow up Frank. Why don't you just tell us why you liked the film ok?
What is all this about growing up? Who wants to be an adult in this sham society we have here?
I'm not the best critic, positive or negative. It seems to me that, although I do look deeply into the works that fire my soul, that I should be wary of articulating exactly what it is that ...Read more
What is all this about growing up? Who wants to be an adult in this sham society we have here?
I'm not the best critic, positive or negative. It seems to me that, although I do look deeply into the works that fire my soul, that I should be wary of articulating exactly what it is that fans those flames. This whole idea of "Killing the goose laying the golden eggs". I do believe in magic, and looking behind the curtain. Most academics will argue against this.
I will say this film seems to reinvent the form for me in an exciting way.
What are you searching for in cinema, Tim? Artless is a strong word. Why is your ego so tied to this form that you must make a public statement against this picture?
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