Some films are considered all the more ridiculous because they take themselves seriously but in reality, are cosmic light years away from being a competent piece of cinema. Rubber is a film which states from the outset that it is based on nothing but nonsense.
The movie tells the story of a disgruntled tyre that has psychokinetic powers. It mostly uses these powers in a destructive fashion. There lies the majority of the story and if any more was to be divulged then it would ruin the journey that the film takes.
There is also another element to the film which offers a unique perspective, one that I have never seen on screen before. This perspective is based on an actual audience existing within the film itself. This will be fully realised and understood on viewing.
The acting is wholly efficient, particularly Lieutenant Chad, played by Stephen Spinella. Jack Plotnick also impresses with his turn as the accountant.
Accompanying the mayhem on screen are the funky electric beats of Mr Oizo, who is better known as Quentin Dupieux. Some of those old enough to remember will know of Mr Oizo as he was a number one hit maker with the yellow puppet Flat Eric in 1999, and the song was also featured in the Levi's jeans adverts. Dupieux also directed the film so his creativity is quite apparent and his quirky French mind is obviously full of distorted visions.
If nonsense is your bag then Rubber is the film for you. If you pick holes in cinema and enjoy finding flaws in intricate plot lines then you're whinings are not welcome in such zany areas of entertainment. This is care free cinema but never underestimate its creativity.
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