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Synecdoche, New York, 2008

Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton

Directed by: Charlie Kaufman

Written by: Charlie Kaufman

Language: English, German

Country: USA

Runtime: 124 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.3

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Synecdoche, New York can be described as clever, contemplative, and offbeat. The plot revolves around the life of a writer, an obsessive quest, and showbiz. The main genres are drama, independent, and comedy. In terms of style, Synecdoche, New York is a film in a film, is nonlinear, and is surreal. It is set, at least in part, in a theater. It is located in New York. Synecdoche, New York takes place in contemporary times. The movie has received attention for being original and an award winner.

Summary of Synecdoche, New York

Oscar-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman makes his directorial debut with this comedy starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Hope Davis, and Michelle Williams. Hoffman stars as theater director Caden Cotard, a man whose talent takes him from upstate New York to the Great White Way, but the transition isn't an easy one. Kaufman was the mind behind such original fare as ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND and ADAPTATION, so film fans are sure to see something innovative with SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK.

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Language:	English, German
Country:	USA
Release date:	19 October 2008
Runtime:	124 min

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Philip Seymour Hoffman

as Caden Cotard

Samantha Morton

as Hazel

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The New York Times

To say that Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, New York is one of the best films of the year or even one closest to my heart is such a pathetic response to its soaring ambition that I might as well pack it in right now. Full Review

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by: Manohla Dargis

Time

No film with an ambition this large, and achievement this impressive, can be anything but exhilarating, a vital affirmation of the creative process. Full Review

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by: Richard Corliss

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This is possibly the most dense and interpretable movie ever made. One of the infinite impressive things about it is the fact that its core message-that we relate everything we see, create and experience to ourselves-is exactly the way that the... Read and rate it

09.March.2011
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by: Nate
Nate rated this movie10/10Must See

SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK: I have always loved watching movies starring EMILY WATSON, This is one of my favorite movies and I highly recommend it. EMILY always give 110%, and her acting is always very convincing and spot on. I give this movie 3*****STARS. Read and rate it

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