As Charles Bukowski's fictional alter ego, Matt Dillon gets a few things right, notably the author's brusque, lord-of-the-streets grace, his way of uttering harsh thoughts in soft tones. Too bad the film was directed by Norwegian minimalist Bent Hamer, who employs a flaccid diary approach.
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CDetails Limited Release: Aug 18, 2006; Rated: R; Length: 94 Minutes; Genre: Drama; With: Matt Dillon and Lili Taylor; Distributor: IFC Films
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