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Unique and disorienting lo-fi sci-fi musical. The American Astronaut is a film that defies easy description, but managed to drag me in right away. The raw, country/rock vibe is not exactly a favorite of mine and not quite fit for a sci-fi film, but in some strange way that even makes it better.
Not really a sequel to McAbee's The American Astronaut, more like a film that is set in the same universe (and with some of the same characters). Also, I use the term "film" lightly, as it's a set of 6 chapters forming a single narrative, but separated by clear intro/outros (though no credits). Originally made to be seen on phones (and commissioned by Sundance), it's an odd beast indeed (think Lynch's Rabbits). I'm not a big fan of the songs and the episodic nature was a bit of a hindrance, but once McAbee finds his footing this becomes pretty fun and entertaining. It's all very low-key and the film has a strong DIY feel, but original ideas, absurd comedy and slick pacing make this a film to watch for fans of the weird and unusual.Read all