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Mister Lonely (2008)

Diego Luna , Samantha Morton , Harmony Korine  |  NR |  DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Diego Luna, Samantha Morton, Denis Lavant, James Fox, Werner Herzog
  • Directors: Harmony Korine
  • Writers: Harmony Korine, Avi Korine
  • Format: Color, 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: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Ifc
  • DVD Release Date: November 18, 2008
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001DJ7PQY
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,980 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Mister Lonely" on IMDb

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Following an eight-year hiatus, Harmony Korine returns triumphantly with Mister Lonely, a more traditionally structured drama than his previous experiments, Gummo and Julien Donkey Boy. First recognized for writing the Larry Clark film, Kids, Korine ruled the 1990s for expressing disenchanted youth. As his previous films focused on self-destructive characters, Mister Lonely is a departure though it still points to Korine's interest in the carnivalesque. In this far-fetched fairy tale, a Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) living in Paris is invited by a Marilyn Monroe look-alike (Samantha Morton) to join her commune of misfits in a remote Scottish castle. Upon arrival, Michael meets the likes of Charlie Chaplin (Denis Lavant), Abe Lincoln, Madonna, the Queen of England (Anita Pallenberg), and the Pope (James Fox), who is usually drunk. As a dark romance unfolds between Marilyn and Michael, a second narrative involving missionary nuns in Panama unfolds, revealing stunning footage of them jumping out of planes sans parachutes to test faith. Their airplane is piloted by Father Umbrillo, played by Werner Herzog, who at this point could be called Korine's patron saint. The absurdist, comitragic plot challenges the viewer's suspension of disbelief, and is much less reality-based than Korine's previous movies. His filmic experiments work best when the nuns' story intertwine with the impersonators', presenting deep commentary on faith, embodying another person, and escapism. Throughout, rich color and costuming provide a visually provocative experience. As each film of Korine's is unique in structure and approach, Mister Lonely has been long anticipated and will prod fans to guess what Korine has up his sleeve next. --Trinie Dalton

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A Michael Jackson impersonator falls for a beautiful Marilyn Monroe lookalike who suggests he move to a commune of impersonators in the Scottish Highlands. At the seaside castle, Michael discovers everyone preparing for the commune's first-ever gala - Abe

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3.0 out of 5 stars "Don't Die" ~ Fantasy, Reality And The Myths We Live By October 26, 2008
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Synopsis: If the famous 20th century existentialist philosopher Jean Paul Sartre were to produce a film the '07 cinematic release `Mister Lonely' would be that film. This is a surreal tale of alienation and disconnectedness as played out by a group of impersonators living in a rural mansion estate in France. Michael Jackson (Diego Luna) is the newest arrival to the commune joining; Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Abe Lincoln, the Pope, the Queen of England, Sammy Davis Jr., Madonna, James Dean, the Three Stooges, Little Red Riding Hood and the diminutive Shirley Temple and Buckwheat. They all live out there celebrity delusions 24/7 and for all intents and purposes have become who they idolize thus losing the ability to re-connect with their true selves.

While living and relating to this community of would-be-celebrities Michael slowly begins to see the folly of it all and contemplates leaving the safe confines of the commune and face the harsh world outside without the guise and pretense of being someone else. The question is whether he is strong enough to put aside his celebrity persona and enter the mainstream unknown and alone.

There is also an intermittent secondary storyline concerning a Catholic Priest and a group of Nuns working in a remote area of Latin America. During a flight in a small plane piloted by the Priest one of the Sisters falls out the open cargo door and somehow survives without injury. She believes God has performed a miracle and convinces the other Sisters to test their faith by jumping out of the plane without a parachute, telling them if they truly believe "God will be your parachute". This aspect of the movie initially seems out of place with the main storyline but upon further examination the thoughtful viewer will come to see that it's examining the same existential angst which accompanies feelings of alienation and disconnectedness as the primary storyline. The only difference is here the subplot is dealing with the broken spiritual relationship between God and man instead of man and society.

Critique: The beginning and end are exceptional, the first part successfully drawing the audience into the films highly unorthodox landscape, the last part providing the viewer not so much with a clear cut conclusion but positing a number of existential musings that will stay with you long after viewing. The soundtrack is amazing, especially the music of Silver Mount Zion which accompanies the skydiving Nuns sequence. Be forewarned, the movie is excessively slow and the story is told through images, dialogue and music. If you're looking for action and adventure pass on this one. However if you're someone who enjoys something thoughtful and challenging, you know something you can discuss and decipher over a cup of coffee, this is your film.

My Rating: -3 1/2 Stars-.
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Our scene opens with the crooning of Mister Lonely, the classic 1960's tune by Bobby Vinton whilst our young Michael Jackson impersonator glides slowly across the blue sky on a bike with a dangling plush monkey, darting about behind him. Trying to make a living as Michael Jackson(Diego Luna) on the streets of Paris seems to be uneasy, and we see our Michael frustrated although he's quite a ringer. A job booked for him at a senior citizens home gives him some enjoyment as he tells them not to die, and dances his way into meeting a new acquaintance, Marilyn Monroe(Samantha Morton).

Now that he's met Marilyn, there has been new life breathed into him, as she invites him to live along with her and around twenty other impersonators like themselves, in a beautiful castle far from the rest of the world. Though hesitant to leave the comfortability of his room with all the things that have served him well, Michael agrees to move to the commune.

Michael arrives to a warm welcome by his fellow celebrities Charlie Chaplin, Abraham Lincoln, Madonna, James Dean, Sammy Davis Jr., The Pope, The Queen of England, Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Stooges and Buckwheat, although many of them wonder 'why is he here?'

Mister Lonely is surreal, and beautiful with a soundtrack including gorgeous '13 angels standing guard 'round the side of your bed' by A Silver Mt. Zion, and the ethnic 'Mulima Hale' by Salome Nolega & Girls. With images that will re-enter your head for days and weeks after viewing, and a brilliant subplot to reconsider upon.

While watching this film, especially scenes toward the middle involving tense and off-the-wall scenes from the commune I found myself uncomfortable and my attention waning, but in retrospect that is exactly the way it should be. The mood is captured so well, and the personalities and flaws of these celebrities was dealt with a great deal of thought, respect and creativity.

A film that is still entertaining me days later, if you're willing to sit through something a little different, that may result in you asking yourself some of the same questions.

"Who am I? Am I willing to let others see who I really am? Is there a God? What am I doing here?"
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fragile Gem December 2, 2008
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This film is one of my favorites in many years. I won't elaborate on the plot, as others have adequately covered this. It delves straight into the myriad issues of identity, and does so masterfully. I especially enjoyed the nun narrative that parallels the impersonator sequences. They artfully address the fragility of people's beliefs about themselves both existentially and spiritually; even if that understanding is a denial of sorts. This is one of the most playful interpretations on these themes that I have ever found. While it understandably takes on a sad undertone, as any reflection on identity inevitably does, the film chooses oddly endearing subjects to capture this universal inquiry. I cannot think of a more enjoyable experience while pondering the vagaries of life than I had while viewing Mister Lonely.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Diego Luna
I cnat believe how well this guy plays michael jackson he is wonderful and you can really see the scope of the the characters he can play.
Published 4 months ago by theegyptian goddess
4.0 out of 5 stars ?
I didn't even see the complete movie. I didn't get the chance, but didn't want to me mean and give a bad review. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Esther
5.0 out of 5 stars So funny!
Micheal Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Abe Lincoln, and others star in this quirky film about a group of celebrity impersonators who just want to put on a show. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dott
4.0 out of 5 stars Slice of Life Movie
This movie was a like looking through a peep hole in a wall at the lives of some off beat, sad, out of the ordinary people. Read more
Published on October 19, 2010 by Theresa Mccummings
1.0 out of 5 stars This is the dumbest movie ever!
I swear, my husband likes some weird movies, but this time he went too far! This was TORTURE to sit through! Nothing made sense. Read more
Published on July 9, 2009 by J. Kinzie
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd best of 2008
If you can just accept that you're in for some high pretension, this movie turns out to be sweet, moving, and great.
Published on March 14, 2009 by Jonathan Lee
3.0 out of 5 stars Bright Moments in a Patchy Film
MISTER LONELY is that sort of film that pleads to be loved. It has an original concept for a plot, it takes many visual and surreal chances, and it is populated with a lovable... Read more
Published on November 29, 2008 by Grady Harp
3.0 out of 5 stars Korine Pursues the Elusiveness of Identity But Falls Short Despite...
There is a certain idiosyncratic appeal to this small 2008 piece of strange whimsy thanks to Harmony Korine's (Gummo) wholly individualistic filmmaking style. Read more
Published on October 12, 2008 by Ed Uyeshima
5.0 out of 5 stars Korine is back after an eight year absence, and I'm glad he is...a...
I saw this film when it played at the IFC Theater in NYC, and it's a wonderful, moving, touching, and beautiful. Read more
Published on October 4, 2008 by Grigory's Girl
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