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May 2007
FAY GRIM |
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By Nicole Schmuelian
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It begins in Queens and spans to Paris then Istanbul. In Paris, Fay struts a long black coat with practically nothing underneath channeling Le Femme Fatale. Spies from different countries come to her in search of the “confessions” and threaten her life but she is invincible. The film breaks conventional boundaries especially in the rhythm. The execution in dialogue is slow and unnatural which adds to the quirkiness of the film. Even the way the actors are directed to disappear then reappear in front of the camera while they are speaking, works in accord with the film’s tone. Parker Posey embodies Fay Grim, and it seems as if the character was designed specifically for her. Jeff Goldblum’s approach to his character’s eccentricities is subtler, but nonetheless in this film, Agent Fullbright peculiarity slowly surface. The end leaves a huge cliffhanger, which leads us to believe there will be a third film. Hal Hartley confirmed the suspicion; he is hoping to make a third film, so he can further explore the Grim family. |
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