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Time Indefinite [VHS]

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I just couldn't disagree more vigorously with "Chewbacca." SHERMAN'S MARCH was wondrous, but many were tempted to compare its wit with regard to romance with Woody Allen's take on that subject. Though SM touched on nuclear war, etc, it was still about a young guy looking for love. TIME INDEFINITE is a much weightier investigation of death and love and family, but the wit and gentle affection is still there. It's much more Kafka or Camus than Woody Allen. And, if anything, McElwee's ability to collage the small incidents of his life into something profound has only increased.

This is a real masterwork. It's a subtle, painful film and takes some time to develop, but the themes it considers are profound. McElwee is a charming man, and his omnipresence never grates. Indeed, the viewer is often aware of the camera only as a surrogate self. When watching this movie one feels honored to be observing firsthand the life of another person and community, and ain't that why we go to the movies?

A perfect, humble, and delightful documentary. Few other films could equal it. Sure, this review doesn't tell you much about the actual film, but so what? I just really like this film. Saw it in my second semester in film school. I'll never forget it.

I love Ross.

I'm a big fan of the indepedent genre, but this is not what I call a real film. This is somebody else's home movies of their family. I don't like watching my own home movies much less watching somebody else's. Now don't get me wrong, I loved Sherman's March. And it was because of that movie that made want to see this one. But I have to say, I was so disappointed. I fell asleep after watching the first hour. Take my advice into consideration, don't buy this video. I saw what Ross McElwee was trying to do with this but I just don't think that going through life with a camera strapped to your shoulder is the way to live. I mean, your family members don't want to be on tape 247, do they?