Hurlyburly and Those the River Keeps: Two Plays

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Summary: interesting play
Review: i found this play to be very interesting. i don't know if i'd call it a comedy, other than the absurdity of the characters. it's one i'd be interested in seeing performed.

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Summary: See the movie!
Review: I guess in all fairness I shouldn't be writing a review because I've never even read the book. Despite that, I've read the screenplay for Hurlyburly which David Rabe wrote starring Sean Penn and Kevin Spacey and I can't help but tell everyone how great it is. I'm a film student at the University of Miami and like most other aspiring screenwriters and directors I am constantly shuffling through feature films for something of substance. Hurlyburly, the movie that is, really blew me away and I can't wait to read the book version. The dialogue and the ensemble cast made for one of the most dramatic black comedies I have ever seen. It depicts a bunch of ambitious Hollywood players who are desperately trying to find meaning in their lives. The words and interaction are so powerful and well crafted that it has made Hurlyburly one of my all time favorites. I'm looking forward to reading more of David Rabe's work. Yes, you've probably never heard of it, but that can only mean one thing...It's great!

Rating:
Summary: See the movie!
Review: I guess in all fairness I shouldn't be writing a review because I've never even read the book. Despite that, I've read the screenplay for Hurlyburly which David Rabe wrote starring Sean Penn and Kevin Spacey and I can't help but tell everyone how great it is. I'm a film student at the University of Miami and like most other aspiring screenwriters and directors I am constantly shuffling through feature films for something of substance. Hurlyburly, the movie that is, really blew me away and I can't wait to read the book version. The dialogue and the ensemble cast made for one of the most dramatic black comedies I have ever seen. It depicts a bunch of ambitious Hollywood players who are desperately trying to find meaning in their lives. The words and interaction are so powerful and well crafted that it has made Hurlyburly one of my all time favorites. I'm looking forward to reading more of David Rabe's work. Yes, you've probably never heard of it, but that can only mean one thing...It's great!

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Summary: Wordy, Wordy
Review: I'll limit my remarks to Hurlyburly. Wordy. Way too wordy. Way too long as a play. Maybe two acts too long. With characters that, by act 2, I grew to hate. Their endless droning and complaining was boring and seemingly pointless. I didn't like these characters, didn't find them interesting and didn't find them to be intelligent or insightful enough to hold three acts together. I'll stop right here. I don't want to appear to be too wordy.

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Summary: best play i've ever read
Review: there exitsts are which is good at fourteen. There exists art which is good at eighteen. Then, on a whole new level, there is art which is best read/consumed at after eighteen and before you petter out at 45. That is the really serious art. This is that piece of art. That work which guides the subconscious into a world of beautiful tomorrows and engorging bliss. If this play doesn't inspire you to grab your friends and have a good time, then I don't know what will.

Rating:
Summary: best play i've ever read
Review: there exitsts are which is good at fourteen. There exists art which is good at eighteen. Then, on a whole new level, there is art which is best read/consumed at after eighteen and before you petter out at 45. That is the really serious art. This is that piece of art. That work which guides the subconscious into a world of beautiful tomorrows and engorging bliss. If this play doesn't inspire you to grab your friends and have a good time, then I don't know what will.