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Local Color (2006)

Director: George Gallo

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From Time Out New York

The sweeping landscapes look flawless, but missing from Local Color’s canvas is any nuance in its human elements. A young artist (Morgan) is scorned, then embraced, by a reclusive veteran painter (Mueller-Stahl)—a curmudgeon who helps him master his art, fall for a beautiful neighbor and engage in a lengthy debate about art theory. The direction by painter George Gallo, paying tribute to his defining summer of 1974, mostly emphasizes the churning of narrative gears; his intentions are noble, but the emotions monotone. Like much fine art, it needs a little more texture.

Author: S. James Snyder 2009-06-30 17:40:20

Time Out New York Issue 718: July 2- 8, 2009

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  • Andrianna said...
    Posted on Sep 19 2009 04:11 Fabulous, greatest story ever told.
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  • Andrianna said...
    Posted on Sep 19 2009 04:09 Spectacular!! I wish I could speak with the writer. Wow, it was so beautiful. The best story ever told, as they say. Way to go.
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Director: George Gallo

Cast: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Trevor Morgan, Ray Liotta

Rated: R

Duration: 107 mins

US Release: Jul 3 2009


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