New York is not what it was.
They even get Wallace Shawn in for a cameo.
But even with its Allen-esque aspirations,The Only Living Boyis hardly breathing at all.
However, as Thomas laments to his old school author neighbor, Bridges stylishly disheveled W.F.
Gerald, maybe this boys young life isnt that interesting.
convinces him otherwise, but we think Thomas got it right the first time.
The film itself has a seductively appealing premise.
So he puts it on himself tostalkfollow Johanna, day after day, in search of answers.
Theres a deliciously amoral streak running throughThe Only Living Boy in New Yorks earnest stare.
Theres even talk in this film by Mimi about how Thomas is becoming one of them.
Thethemis the corrupted and complacent older generation.
Johanna is less a character than an ideal, a great proxy for aNew Yorkershort story.
But the movie has neither the nimbleness of a dirty limerick or the grace of a genuinely moving drama.
Consequently, its like being in a novelty store filled with fuzzy memories for mysterious lives lived.
After two hours, itd have been nice to know something about the antiques that occupy it.
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Rating:
2.5 out of 5
