- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2001
- Runtime
- 1h27
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Storytelling
Twisted tales of fiction and reality unfold.
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Synopsis
Storytelling is a 2001 satirical comedy-drama film directed by Todd Solondz. The film consists of two separate stories, 'Fiction' and 'Non-Fiction', that explore themes of race, class, and privilege in a suburban setting. In 'Fiction', a college student faces a controversial creative writing professor who challenges her preconceived notions. 'Non-Fiction' follows a documentary filmmaker's exploration of a troubled suburban New Jersey family. The film delves into uncomfortable realities and societal issues with dark humor and poignant commentary, offering a thought-provoking examination of the power dynamics and complexities of storytelling in modern society.
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Reviews
Storytelling has garnered mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 54% rating, with the site's consensus stating, 'Storytelling struggles to maintain its satirical bite throughout its two separate segments'. Metacritic assigns it a score of 50/100, indicating mixed or average reviews. IMDb rates the film at 6.8/10. Variety praised the film, calling it 'smart, shocking and incredibly funny', while The New York Times criticized it for being 'circuitous and self-important'. Overall, Storytelling is a polarizing film that invites viewers to engage in conversations about societal norms and storytelling techniques.
