Review of Linoleum

Linoleum (2022)
8/10
Took me by surprise!
16 May 2023
Linoleum starts off as a quirky little indie comedy about a nice guy whose life isn't going so well and he gets an idea to build a rocket. There are all sorts of goofy confusing things happening and a few things that outright make no sense...until they do. The movie blindsided me with a hard turn towards the end that not only explained everything I didn't understand, but wrapped it all up into a neat package.

Jim Gaffigan was excellent! I was particularly impressed with the second character he played, who was more outside of his wheelhouse. He almost could have been mistaken for Ned Beatty at moments. Gabriel Rush is becoming a fine young actor. Rhea Seehorn is good, but she needs to break out from that career oriented woman role she always plays.

The overall look and feel of the movie was just right. I'll be keep an eye out for this director. I may be a little be generous with an 8, but I'm rounding up.
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