Michael Keaton’s directorial debut, The Merry Gentleman, makes its DVD bow.

Kelly Macdonald leads as Kate Frazier, a Scot in Chicago.

The Merry Gentlemanhas moments of genius, and its immediate premise is its most intriguing attribute.

3 stars

), and Keaton flipping the coin, providing a restrained, brooding contrast.

He is kept at arms length throughout, floating through the piece with an ever-present scowl.

They are a couple united by a common awkwardness with the city around them.

3 stars

Extras

A 15 minute Making Of featurette combines on-set footage and interviews.

Interesting, but unsubstantial.

Film:

The Merry Gentlemanis out now andavailable from the Den Of Geek Store.

3 stars

Rating:

3 out of 5

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