Kajillionaire (2020)

This movie was very strange and very slow, not funny, no likeable characters. I don't understand any of the good reviews, they must've reviewed the wrong movie under this title. Don't waste your money. Not even worth a $1.80 at the Redbox. Not sure what the point of it was supposed to be. It's 1:45 you'll never get back.

Fmovies: This film is so wacky that you don't fully appreciate the deep dive into human relationships until the end of the film. The acting, especially from Evan Rachel Wood is unexpectedly brilliant. And the writing from Miranda July is her best yet. I laughed until my heart broke.

Seriously, this is supposed to be, 'the smartest original comedy of the year' burning garbage is more funny and entertaining than this pure rubbish! The movie was annoying, and really the only reason why I watched this movie was because Jenkins was in it; not even he could save this movie! Just another movie where they must have, 'bought positive reviews', because if any of them were legitimate, they wouldn't be praising this film, they would be condemning this movie! Seriously, don't waste your time with this soulless soul sucking movie! Read a book, watch something else, or something; spare yourself this crap fest movie!

Kajillionaire fmovies. Don't bother watching this film, it's boring and of little merit. Stay at home paint a wall and watch the paint dry for a more entertaining evening.

A sure fire way to know a movie is bad? When you keep checking your watch, doing the math for when the movie will end.

Richard Jenkins? Debra Winger? Are you guys in a severe financial crunch and needed some money fast? Did you lose a bet and this was your punishment?

As you might have guessed, I found this movie painful to watch. It started out well enough, with some big names portraying a very eccentric family of small-time con artists. But that was it. It all just went slowly downhill after that, grinding slower and slower. At one point, I believe time stood still yet the movie kept going and going, despite my fervent wishes for it to end.

Almost left several times, but I stuck it out to see how it would wrap up. It wasn't worth the wait. I wish I indeed had left early. I didn't miss anything.

Nary a smile to be seen in the theater as we all somberly filed out. Just a lot of grumbling and people shaking their heads dejectedly.

What a wonderful place Miranda July's brain is. I think we are so lucky she is able to share pieces of it with us. I am a fan of July's other work as well, and her latest movie Kajillionaire is probably my favorite of her films so far. Some of the characters' names alone are hilarious. I was able to catch a screening of it at Sundance.

Kajillionaire tells the story of a girl and her parents who need to hustle and con people just to get by. Her parents are very odd and jaded by their past lives and the people and government who took part in them. She has grown up in this life of getting by just based on what she is able to steal or find to sell for money. She has learned to mistrust others, and she has never seen her parents showing anyone preference or affection--even her. She is curious about being held, but that makes her feel weak and ashamed. To me, Kajillionaire is one of those movies that made me feel alive. Learning how to love and be loved in return is just beautiful. I found myself laughing out loud one minute, and the next minute I felt quiet or sad. You will be grateful of every good thing you have in your life; not everyone is as fortunate to have a place to live that doesn't leak or even simply someone to hug them.