Robert Altman spends most of his time as a director in the 80s adapting acclaimed theater plays into film. With his 1983 play adaptation, Streamers, I never felt grasped by the plot, humor, or the messaging. To top it off, I found it harder than usual scouting connecting points with any of the characters. The feeling of being trapped in one setting, unable to leave, really bothered me here. Yet, it’s hard to fully complain about. Altman accurately links the audience to the characters by a collective feeling of being stuck, which would have been really enjoyable if I was engaged by the film.
Probably my least favorite Altman throughout this chronological watchthrough.
50/100
Robert Altman spends most of his time as a director in the 80s adapting acclaimed theater plays into film. With his 1983 play adaptation, Streamers, I never felt grasped by the plot, humor, or the messaging. To top it off, I found it harder than usual scouting connecting points with any of the characters. The feeling of being trapped in one setting, unable to leave, really bothered me here. Yet, it’s hard to fully complain about. Altman accurately links the audience to the characters by a collective feeling of being stuck, which would have been really enjoyable if I was engaged by the film.
Probably my least favorite Altman throughout this chronological watchthrough.
50/100