Collaborator

2011 "Can't we all just get along?"
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Released: 08 October 2011 Released
Producted By: This Is That
Country: United States of America
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A playwright whose marriage and career are in a free fall has an explosive run-in with his former neighbor, a right-wing ex-con.

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
Kinley This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
pjjones2 I was really taken with this film. It starts off about one theme, a professional failure, and then peels away unfolding like an emotional and psychological crap shoot. It builds in tension as it discards its facade. The dialog is on point, with the protagonist, a master of language, modifying his speech and tone to better fit those he converses with: his mother, wife, an elderly neighbor, a childhood friend. The dialog serves as its own character. I found myself stepping into the protagonist's shoes, reacting as I might to my past, taking a closer look whether I wanted to or not. Some nostalgic bells certainly rang for me, but that was the point. It is a film to watch slowly, to listen to without distraction. Perhaps it could have been tighter wound, crisper around the early edges, but then it's supposed to come at you from behind.
SnoopyStyle Robert Longfellow (Martin Donovan) is a playwright who is tired of the NY scene. He's not into living in LA either even thought his family is there. He takes a break in his childhood home with his mom. Gus Williams (David Morse) is the lifelong next door neighbor. He's 57, a drunk, in and out of prison, and still lives with his mom.Both of these actors are well seasoned. I was hoping for a lot more. However this feels like a writing exercise from writer/director Martin Donovan. This does improve when the actors are in the house together. The energy and the tension picks up a bit. I wish there was less time spent on the introduction. It's not really necessary. This movie works best as a 2-man play.
David I get the feeling I liked this more than I really ought to have done. Nevertheless I did like it.There was something really pleasing about the lazy tempo, the acting, the sound, and the way it was shot. Even down to the styling of locations and furniture. That shouldn't matter so much but it makes a big difference in *certain* kinds of film for me and this was one. It helps set a mood, whether it's a pretentious office, an affluent LA home, or a parent's suburban home. So I think it's an oft overlooked skill which is done well here.OK so there's no clever plot twists or gimmicks going on here - it really is a very simple tale, but the magic's all in the telling.There is an element of suspense in wondering why they are even in the situation they are in, and how it will end for them. The real juice here is the dialogue and interaction between Morse and Donovan's characters, and lesser so between Donovan and Williams' characters.You feel Donovan's awkward avoidance of Morse transform into over-compensated forced dialogue. You can tell there's something festering under the surface but you're never sure exactly what that is. It's almost like Morse sensed the phony avoidance and when things go South for him, he decides to make some mischief with Donovan on his way out. So you're wrestling with this kind of are they/aren't they on good terms question throughout.Morse's phone call to Williams' actress was very touching - like the last privilege of a condemned man.And then there's an incident which introduces more tension and uncertainty into the dynamic towards the end.I appreciated the different approach to the hunted man character here - throwing caution to the wind and getting wasted. A refreshing change from manic rage or desperation. I think that made it more interesting. No clever chess game of negotiation either.Most of the film felt like watching a play which may have been intentional irony, given Donovan's character's playwright occupation.I had a feeling this movie could be good despite the reviews but still, it was better than I expected. Definitely worth a watch at any rate.All of the acting was good here, but Morse was the best - what a shame he hasn't got more character work in movies. What a waste.
Stuart I had the opportunity to see Collaborator at the Newport Beach International Film Festival and the New York City premiere. It's a thrilling movie that takes the viewer on a roller-coaster ride of unexpected turns. From politics, to fidelity, to war, to crime and seeing the explosive interaction between two very opposite individuals there is surely to be some portion of Collaborator which makes you laugh, become angry, and feel empathy towards the characters. A well thought out and executed film with a highly climactic ending that I enjoyed immensely. David Morse's character is executed very well and by the end of the film, I couldn't help but to feel quite sad for the life which he's led. If you have the opportunity, I'd highly recommend it.

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