Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Movie Review 2002

Clooney makes his directorial debut in this uneven but ultimately enjoyable biopic of TV game show producer Chuck Barris (Rockwell), who claimed in his "unauthorized" biography to be a CIA assassin during the height of his success. Clooney sometimes gets a little self-consciously "arty," but doesn't go overboard, and it actually fits with the absurdist tone of Kaufman's script. It's Rockwell who stands out here, with a breakout performance that showcases his range.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 113 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Biopics: Showbiz, CIA/NSA, Hit Men/Women, Game Shows, Look Ma! I'm on TV!, Period Piece: 1960s, Period Piece: 1970s

Screenplay

Charlie Kaufman

Cast

Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore, Rutger Hauer, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wilson, Jennifer Hall

Cinematography

Newton Thomas (Tom) Sigel

Director

George Clooney

Music

Alex Wurman

Other

Chuck Barris, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Jaye P. Morgan, Edward Tise, Joe Rangel, Stephen Mirrione, Isabelle Guay, Renee April, James Bissell

Producer

Andrew Lazar, Mad Chance, Section Eight, Miramax Films

Awards

Natl. Bd. of Review 2002: Screenplay.