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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002 113 min Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★7.1
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller, History
Director: George Clooney
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Description
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA at the height of his TV career and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris said.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$16.01M
Worldwide:
$33.01M
Starring
Sam Rockwell
Actor
Drew Barrymore
Actor
George Clooney
Actor
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival 2003
— Silver Bear – Best Actor
Berlin International Film Festival 2003
— Golden Bear
Key opinion
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is widely regarded as a visually inventive and conceptually bold directorial debut for George Clooney. While the film is praised for its intelligent script and its ability to provoke questions about the nature of truth, it is occasionally criticized for its pacing and the depth of its supporting character portrayals.
| Acting | Sam Rockwell delivers a masterful, transformative performance that anchors the film and makes the protagonist's descent into potential madness compelling. | |
| Screenplay | Charlie Kaufman’s screenplay provides a non-banal, hallucinogenic narrative that skillfully blends themes of identity, satire, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. | |
| Direction | George Clooney displays a confident and coherent directorial vision for his debut, successfully balancing a complex mix of genres and tones. | |
| Pacing | The three-hour runtime and contemplative tempo divide audiences; some find it a rewarding character study, while others perceive it as sluggish and dull. | |
| Acting | While Sam Rockwell's performance is universally praised, critical opinion on the supporting cast is split: some find the performances solid, while others feel characters like Penny are underdeveloped. |