On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator, his beleaguered wife, and the visitor who turns their lives upside-down. A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. We've seen both already from Allen, and done much better. Coming Soon. Take a look back at these Hollywood icons in their early days to see how far they've come in their careers—and how little they've visibly aged. Woody Allen pairs Emma Stone with Joaquin Phoenix for this dark comedy-drama about a philosophy professor caught in an existential crisis Abe is said to be a womanizer and an alcoholic. Trailer. May 27, 2016 But the night before the first day of shooting, he develops a case of psychosomatic blindness. A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act. Forgot your password? Irrational Man ( 2015) Irrational Man. Just consider the mind-blowing possibilities of a man well steeped in Spinoza's Ethics trying to debate the purpose of and then executing a Thinking Man's homicide based on this pretzel logic. Guy Bellinger, The philosophy professor Abe Lucas (Joaquin Phoenix) arrives at the Braylin University with the reputation of alcoholic wolf. His name, Abe Lucas. |, June 26, 2020 |, September 13, 2015 Woody's fourth conscionable killing movie, and well, it does feel a bit rehashed with the age- and power-inappropriate relationship between the cynical, alluring liberal arts professor and the luminous, self-possessed student. The plan of Abe Lucas based on the principle that a stranger without motive could commit the perfect crime works very well until the commercial moralist conclusion. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. | Fresh (95) Coming Soon. The promiscuous Professor Rita Richards (Parker Posey) unsuccessfully tries to have sex with Abe. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. With Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey, Joe Stapleton. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Personal and professional complications ensue. Since he has become aware of his inability to change the world, he has indeed been living in a state of deep nihilism and arrogant desperation. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. After nearly 50 films, he still exhibits an almost uncanny mutant ability for making letter-perfect casting choices. Directed by Woody Allen. In this R-rated thriller, a tormented philosophy professor (Phoenix) considers murdering a corrupt judge to find meaning in his life. It's a picture so dire, its problems so base and elementary, that I'm honestly not sure Allen still has good ones in him. His reputation : bad. Instead of making a thought provoking amoralist conclusion, Woody Allen makes a convential ending for the disappointment of his fans. Not the will to live. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Views: 112. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. |, April 11, 2020 Rated R for some language and sexual content, ‘Rifkin’s Festival’ Trailer: Woody Allen Returns with a San Sebastian Film Festival Romance, Woody Allen to Open San Sebastian, Lucrecia Martel and More Set for Locarno, All Woody Allen Movies Ranked by IMDb User Ratings, Best Woody Allen Movie Without Woody Allen. For all that, he can't help being attracted to one of his students, pretty and bright Jill Pollard. [Full Review in Spanish]. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. This FAQ is empty. Genre: Comedy, Drama. The film began a limited release on July 17, 2015, and later a wide release on August 7, 2015. Get unlimited DVD Movies & TV Shows delivered to your door with no … She looks a million, but isn't bringing money, peace, or love... An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls. A dark comedy of the conscience, Irrational Man is effectively Woody Allen’s How Stella Got Her Groove Back, though – for alcoholic and recently impotent philosophy professor Abe Lucas – the process of groove recovery isn’t quite so innocent as flying to Jamaica for a fling with a local hunk named Winston Shakespeare. (2015). | Rating: 3/5 The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. All Critics (202) Search for "Irrational Man" on Amazon.com, Title: Irrational Man is turgid to the point of ridiculousness and absurdly anachronistic ... Irrational Man is one of Woody Allen's most disconcerting films of recent times -- a very dark story told in a breezy and playful way. Get the IMDb App. Awards & Events. Irrational Man may prove rewarding for the most ardent Joaquin Phoenix fans or Woody Allen apologists, but all others most likely need not apply. Official Trailer. I would have to say there is more physical violence though, which is interesting for Woody. But what people do not know is that he is a disillusioned idealist. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets. In class, he only goes through the motions and outside he drinks too much. You're almost there! I'll be curious if this gets re-evaluated in 10-15 years. |, September 11, 2015 Cinemark Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Irrational Man may prove rewarding for the most ardent Joaquin Phoenix fans or Woody Allen apologists, but all others most likely need not apply. On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student. | Rating: 2/5 His name, Abe Lucas. On paper, Abe comes off as a troubled man who teaches Advanced Philosophy while himself only operating at a Philosophy 101 level, but a brooding and bloated performance by Joaquin Phoenix betrays a much more complex man. A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act. Philosophy professor Abe Lucas (Joaquin Phoenix) is at rock bottom emotionally, unable to find any meaning or joy in life. Irrational Man isn't great, but it's very good, exceeding any expectations I could've had, in large part thanks to a cast and, by the way, some really skillful and beautiful direction on the whole (and the warm cinematography, all shot in Newport, Rhode Island). Reception. | Rotten (107). Irrational Man One day, they overhear a conversation about a corrupt judge in a diner and Abe secretly plots the plan of a perfect crime. You'd think that Allen, the auteur who already gave us middle age existential crisis and murder mystery aplenty in films ranging from Interiors to Crimes and Misdemeanors to Match Point (among countless others), could deftly combine the two with better results in Irrational Man, a film with an amazing set-up but not enough of the things that make you go Hmmmmm. Meanwhile, Sally's own marriage also begins to disintegrate. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "O Homem Irracional" ("The Irrational Man"). Best Netflix Shows and Series To Binge (January 2021), The 100 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (January 2021), 100 Best Movies on Amazon Prime To Watch (January 2021). Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Irrational Man Trailer (2015) Trailer for Irrational Man . | Rating: 4/5 In class, he only goes through the motions and outside he drinks too much. This is a fun, pessimistic, thoughtful movie. 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