Product Details

• Actors: Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Alison Lohman, Gina Gershon, Elvis Costello
• Directors: Tom DiCillo
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Genius Products (TVN)
• DVD Release Date: May 6, 2008
• Run Time: 107 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0013D8L7W
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,574 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Delirious" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Undiscovered And Underrated Gem Skewering Fame, Paparazzi, And The Pursuit Of Dreams, September 30, 2011

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K. Harris "Film aficionado" (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Delirious (DVD)

I'm calling it for the record. Writer/director Tom DiCillo must officially be one of our most underrated and underappreciated talents. As a huge fan of 1995's "Living in Oblivion," one of the most on-point satires of the filmmaking process, I followed his career through several more low-key titles before losing track of him altogether. Why "Living in Oblivion," in particular, isn't considered a minor classic is heartbreaking. Relegated these days, it seems, to directing episodic TV--he did emerge on the film festival circuit in 2009 with a Grammy winning documentary on The Doors. But I present all of the build-up because I was astounded to come across the film "Delirious" made in 2006 starring Steve Buscemi and Michael Pitt among a plethora of other familiar faces. I've never even heard of the movie! I suppose it's possible that I've seen the movie listing on premium cable channels, but with the meaningless title of "Delirious"--I probably thought it was a rebroadcast of the John Candy extravaganza. And for the record, it is a terrible title that offers nothing about the film itself and truly doesn't fit.

Once again, Dicillo points his lens at the Hollywood machine and the pursuit of fame. The story focuses on a low-level paparazzo (Buscemi) as he befriends and exploits an enthusiastic young homeless man with dreams of being an actor (Pitt). Buscemi is emotionally closed off, but the allure of having a protege that idealizes and needs him starts to soften his tough exterior. The two start working the fame circuit looking for the perfect picture to launch a legitimate business. On a fateful evening at work, Pitt stumbles into the path of a pop starlet played by Alison Lohman. This sets a new course of events as Pitt has a chance to rise from the streets, but it leaves Buscemi alternately pleased and jealous. The movie expertly savages numerous topics including the music industry, reality TV, and (of course) the paparazzi. It's often laugh-ou-loud funny, sometimes silly--but also strangely sad and sweet. Surprisingly, the film works on a number of unexpected levels.

While Buscemi (a regular DiCillo actor) is delightfully edgy and unapologetic, the film in many ways belongs to the ethereal Pitt. A puppy dog, if ever there was one, it's hard not to be caught up in Pitt's journey and to wish him ultimate success. He is incapable of playing the Hollywood game and throughout the movie wants to be true and loyal to himself and his emotions. It's such a sweet representation, it stands in direct conflict with the political maneuvering and machinations within the industry. This juxtaposition really works and distinguishes "Delirious" (still hate the title) from other films covering similar ground in more jaded ways. This may not be the instant classic that "Living in Oblivion" is, but it has heart and smarts to spare. Go out of your way--especially if you love films set in the entertainment world--to find this one. And then check out DiCillo's back catalogue. KGHarris, 9/11.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars KINDA DARK - BUSCEMI AND PITT ARE GREAT, August 27, 2009

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fmwaalex "fmwaalex" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Delirious (DVD)

DELIRIOUS

I have always been a huge fan of Steve Buscemi and try to buy any and every thing he is involved in, this film included and I am glad I own it. This is a strangle little tale that was and indie hit especially at Sundance. I have no idea why it took me so long to review this but I guess later is better than never. This really is a good yet quirky movie, really it is.

The film follows Les Galantine [Buscemi] a paparazzi even though he thinks he is better than that, and a young homeless actor wannabe named Toby Grace [Michael Pitt]. These two come together by chance when Les is waiting to get some shots of a singer/actress played by Alison Lohman. While waiting for her Toby literally runs into him and offers his services as an assistant, his first job is to go get him some coffee. On his way back he gets his first glance of the singer and falls in love. From a weird some what non trusting friendship builds between the two as Les lets Toby live with him if he works for free. As the story moves on we see one succeed in life while the other comes to terms with whom and what he truly is.

This is a crazy story full of betrayal and backstabbing and not just between the two lead characters. Writer/director Tom DiCillo did a wonderful job with this film particularly with the script. The story and characters are excellent and some of the most interesting I have seen in a while. And his direction is top notch showing us this film through his eyes, very interesting tale of life on the outside edge of the fast lane.

Steve Buscemi is brilliant as usual in this film and is nothing short of becoming this character named Les. He is a guy who try's to live like he is better than what he is, a paparazzi. He is also not the nicest guy as he takes complete advantage of Toby using him to get what ever he wants, like helping him sneak into parties and get pictures. Toby is played masterfully by Michael Pitt and is just a nice guy looking for some help but Les rubs off on him a little. Pitt actually may be the show stealer in this one but still I think Buscemi is the best. Alison Lohman is great as the singer who falls for Les but is just as lost as him even though she is successful. To be honest this is one of those films were even people in the back ground are great, just a good film over all.

This is a very interesting and entertaining film that I would recommend to any one reading this. I did not want to give much away but still I found it to be one of the better films I have seen recently. I mean come on Buscemi is in it, that should be enough for any one to want to see this movie.

13 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buscemi is the man, March 25, 2008

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Sick Daddy "Sick Daddy" (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Delirious (DVD)

I've always been a big Steve Buscemi fan, and he can hold a movie together just about as well as anyone, and this is no different.

Buscemi does a great job portraying on the role of a paparazzi photographer who is waiting for his opportunity to get the 'shot heard 'round the world'. In his journey, he finds himself a friend in a homeless Toby, who dreams of becoming an actor. The interplay between the two characters drives this movie.

The acting is pretty well done, but Buscemi, with his usual strong performance makes the movie good.

I recommend a rental.