6 reviews
one of the best roadmovies ever produced as far as i know. the movie is as independent as John Butz in the movie. I saw this movie on a German channel a couple of years ago. It seems that nobody else has noticed the rarity of this great movie. This goes far beyond movies such as 'easy rider'.
One of the best roadmovies ever produced as far as I know. The movie is as independent as John Butz in the movie. I saw this movie on a German channel a couple of years ago. It seems that nobody else has noticed the rarity of this great movie. This goes far beyond movies such as 'easy rider'.
jason adams is a revelation as the misunderstood young man in The Arc. Sweeping shots of the desert add to religious undertones, giving this movie a unique effect. i only ever saw this once on channel 4 , england, in 1991, yet ive seen nothing better. Rob Tregenza's (the director/cinematographer)genius is his minimalist approach to subject matter in my opinion, giving the cast a distinct human body to work with. As a piece of film this is amazing, as a piece of art it is timeless. Mark Daynes.
- gardenflyer
- Dec 8, 2002
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John Butz is a welder who gets forced out of his hometown by his fellow co-workers who go on strike. A solitary voice, he leaves his girlfriend too, embarking on a journey of self-discovery. The cinematography & minimal content of this dark yet enlightening piece of cinema will enrich anyones life who sees it.
This to me is an almost religious piece especially for the ending, which is simply outstanding. Jason Adams is amazing, and I find it hard to believe this method actor never won the top film roles after this, instead acting in (amongst other parts)'Dr Quinn Medicine Woman.'
I, for one, am a huge fan of this movie & the director Rob Tregenza - still working against the constraints of mainstream American cinema.
This to me is an almost religious piece especially for the ending, which is simply outstanding. Jason Adams is amazing, and I find it hard to believe this method actor never won the top film roles after this, instead acting in (amongst other parts)'Dr Quinn Medicine Woman.'
I, for one, am a huge fan of this movie & the director Rob Tregenza - still working against the constraints of mainstream American cinema.
I saw it on TV a few years ago, it really moved me to see what happened next after he had made the move to leave his family and just Live in the moment. I Love the ending-music with this woman singing with a beautiful voice...