The film "Tetro" has so many flaws. It is visually stunning, and that covers many ills. But that's not enough. The storytelling strives for realism for awhile and then throws the viewer a succession of curveballs that are entirely unbelievable. I love Vincent Gallo; I want everything he touches to turn to gold. His work is good here, but Francis Ford Coppola's screenplay needs rigorous editing. It's a shame too, because Coppola has not lost his eye for a great shot. In "Tetro", his meandering story is what lets him down.
Written 5/22/10
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