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Fast, Cheap, & Out of Control

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Fast, Cheap, & Out of Control (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 28 Fresh: 26  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 8/10

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Runtime: 83 mins

Synopsis: This acclaimed documentary character study, from filmmaker Errol Morris (THE THIN BLUE LINE) focuses on the disparate lives of four nonconformists whose respective arts reflect their unique personalities: a lion tamer, a robotics engineer, a topiary gardener, and a biologist obsessed... This acclaimed documentary character study, from filmmaker Errol Morris (THE THIN BLUE LINE) focuses on the disparate lives of four nonconformists whose respective arts reflect their unique personalities: a lion tamer, a robotics engineer, a topiary gardener, and a biologist obsessed with perfectly recreating the habitat of the naked mole rat. A delightful and humorous portrait, utilizing a mixed bag of camera styles. Winner of an Independent Spirit award and Best Documentary awards from the National Board of Review and the Society of Texas Film Critics. [More]

Genre: Education/General Interest

Director: Errol Morris
Producer: Errol Morris
Composer: Caleb Sampson

DVD Info

Release:

Dec 9, 2003

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Selection

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10/17/07
Cole Smithey
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... an enthralling exploration of creativity, science, and imagination. Don't we all wish we could find as much fulfillment in our work as these guys do?

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09/19/07
Jeffrey Overstreet
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Andrew Sarris
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07/15/05
Emanuel Levy
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5/5

A typically quirky and intriguing offering from Morris.

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06/23/05
Dan Lybarger
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05/12/05
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly
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Brian Gibson
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Daniel M. Kimmel
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03/29/04
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
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Morris's juggling act as ringmaster somehow lucidly connects everything and comes up with an entertaining, dazzling and profound film.

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01/26/04
Dennis Schwartz
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3/5

Offbeat and often intriguing

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03/29/03
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
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10/11/02
Scott Thill
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In addition to its ability to be scrupulously analyzed, Fast, Cheap & Out of Control is entertaining, which is perhaps the most praised remark that can be given to a documentary.

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08/03/02
Rumsey Taylor
Not Coming to a Theater Near You
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...an essay about the human struggle toward meaning.

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07/31/02
Philip Martin
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06/05/02
Boxoffice Magazine
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A unique film. Morris puts four disparate characters together into one film, making penetrating observations about the nature of humanity.

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05/03/02
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope
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A perfect choice for those who want something completely different in their video viewing.

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03/01/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice
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