Jesus’ Son
Jesus’ Son I thought was really an amazing movie. It was one of those movies that I want to watch a few more times because I know that the more I view it the more I will get out of it. It was interesting how it was narrated almost like we picked up the main characters journal and needed some background information, so he caught us up and then gave us the story up until we were up to date on what was going on in his life.
The film was edited in an interesting way, where you could not tell if F.H. was living or hallucinating. So there are some scenes where I am not even sure maybe they were dreams maybe they were not. Like the scene when F.H. and his friend park their car and go walking this part is interesting because F.H. thinks he is in a cemetery, realizes that it is not a cemetery, but a drive in. But it is strange that a movie was playing without any customers. So was there even a drive in? Was there even a movie playing? F. H.’s friends also saw the movie, but did not see the cemetery.
This movie is made from a memoir by Denis Johnson. I wonder if the book also leaves parts for the reader to figure out for themselves. This leads me to wonder: Maybe Denis Johnson doesn’t quite remember what was real and what was the drugs? This leaves the viewer (or readers) to make an assumption. This may lead some viewers wanting to know more, but that may be a message within his story, that his drug use left all of these blank spots in his history.
Links:
http://www.sanfranciscoreader.com/interviews/denis%20johnson.html
http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/features/6127/
5 comments:
I completely agree with you. I thought Jesus' Son was a pretty good film, but I was a little confused during some parts (and still am!!). Overall, it was definitely a unique and intriguing film that I enjoyed. The director did an awesome job balancing the comedy and the drama in the film. I would like to watch this movie again too to catch some things I may have missed!!
I too found myself looking back at the film and wondering what actually happen and what was a dream. The scene that sticks out in my head the most is the scene where F.H puts his hand into the window. He is able to reach into the house while the window is closed.
These kind of movies always leave me in a daze. Where I always need to take a moment to absorb. If you liked Jesus' Son, check out Danny Darko.
You should read the book! It's really great actually.
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