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Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2 1/2

Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2 1/2

2005
Documentary
1h 39m
In Central Park, 1968, a director shot scenes of a young couple whose marriage was falling apart - 35 years later they are back in Central Park as the director relentlessly pursues the ever-elusive symbiopsychotaxiplasmic moment. (imdb)
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Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2 1/2

2005
Documentary
1h 39m
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Rated 18 Dec 2009
81
48th
The first half (the "take 2" I suppose) was wonderful, especially as a companion piece to Take One, and it perfectly got across the on-the-fly feeling of the filmmaking (especially in the last few minutes). I started to lose interest when it jumped forward in time; it just didn't have the same joie-de-vivre as the first part.
Rated 19 Jun 2011
70
55th
Not as stimulating as part (or, I guess, take) one, mostly because everyone is aware of the meaning behind the original film project. On the other hand, that gives it a whole new interesting angle. It's nice to see the cast and crew come together again to continue the project after such a long time.
Rated 07 May 2015
80
57th
Deconstruction taken to a new level, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm explores the idea of drama itself, its simple truths, and the bullshit it can never transcend, no matter how many takes are shot.
Rated 26 Jun 2007
75
30th
I could have done without the psychodramatist. Actually, she wasn't in it very much, and it was interesting to see some of the same guys 35 years after the first film. I think Baker may have become a better actor, to an extent, which was mildly amusing.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
73
45th
Overall it's not as groundbreaking as Take One, nor there is as much inherent conflict, but there's enough fascinating tidbits to make it worthwhile.
Rated 02 Jan 2011
3
45th
More deliberate and self-aware than the original, but still fascinating.
Rated 04 Mar 2021
65
32nd
An unnecessary sequel attempting to catch lightning in a bottle, but a welcome one at that, with an added helping of Steve Buscemi

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