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Masked and Anonymous
Film review
But, come to think of it, there's nothing all that funny about films like this one, either.
"Masked and Anonymous" is a nonsensical vanity project for singer Bob Dylan that wastes the talents of a lot of folks who should have known better. It's really not worth your time to try and decipher this supposedly allegorical musical satire, which was co-written by Dylan and director Larry Charles (under the nom de plumes Rene Fontaine and Sergei Petrov).
About the only thing that makes the film worth a look is a handful of musical performances by Dylan. And that's only for fans, though even they may be embarrassed by his painfully stiff performance here.
That recap actually makes the plot seem more lucid than it is. And the only time this picture ever comes to life is during the all-too-brief musical performances, which makes you wonder why Charles and Dylan didn't just make a concert film.
Perhaps that's why the cast (including Dylan) seems confused and bored. And the supposedly humorous supporting roles and cameos by Ed Harris (who appears in blackface at one point!), Fred Ward, Cheech Marin and Val Kilmer aren't even perversely watchable.
"Masked and Anonymous" is rated PG-13 for violence (including a particularly vicious beating), scattered use of profanity (including one usage of the so-called "R-rated" curse word), a brief sex scene and use of some crude slang terms. Running time: 107 minutes.
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Cast: Bob Dylan, John Goodman, Jeff Bridges, Penelope Cruz
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