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List Price: $19.95 | | Label: Genius Products (TVN)
Salesrank: 43939
Released: May 6, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Les (Steve Buscemi) is a small-time paparazzi with dreams of getting his embarrassingly funny photos on the front page. His luck seems to take a turn for the better when he befriends a clueless young homeless man, Toby (Michael Pitt), and makes him his unlikely assistant. But when Toby falls for a pop diva and becomes a reality TV star, Les has a tough time being pushed out of the frame and creates a devilish scheme to take down his apprentice. DVD Extras include: a Stalking Delirious Featurette, Promotional Shorts, Director s Commentary, Shove It Music Video, and the Theatrical Trailer
Delirious Reviews:
KINDA DARK - BUSCEMI AND PITT ARE GREAT 
2009-08-27 -
DELIRIOUS
I have always been a huge fan of Steve Buscemi and try to buy any and every thing he is involved in, this film included and I am glad I own it. This is a strangle little tale that was and indie hit especially at Sundance. I have no idea why it took me so long to review this but I guess later is better than never. This really is a good yet quirky movie, really it is.
The film follows Les Galantine [Buscemi] a paparazzi even though he thinks he is better than that, and a young homeless actor wannabe named Toby Grace [Michael Pitt]. These two come together by chance when Les is waiting to get some shots of a singer/actress played by Alison Lohman. While waiting for her Toby literally runs into him and offers his services as an assistant, his first job is to go get him some coffee. On his way back he gets his first glance of the singer and falls in love. From a weird some what non trusting friendship builds between the two as Les lets Toby live with him if he works for free. As the story moves on we see one succeed in life while the other comes to terms with whom and what he truly is.
This is a crazy story full of betrayal and backstabbing and not just between the two lead characters. Writer/director Tom DiCillo did a wonderful job with this film particularly with the script. The story and characters are excellent and some of the most interesting I have seen in a while. And his direction is top notch showing us this film through his eyes, very interesting tale of life on the outside edge of the fast lane.
Steve Buscemi is brilliant as usual in this film and is nothing short of becoming this character named Les. He is a guy who try's to live like he is better than what he is, a paparazzi. He is also not the nicest guy as he takes complete advantage of Toby using him to get what ever he wants, like helping him sneak into parties and get pictures. Toby is played masterfully by Michael Pitt and is just a nice guy looking for some help but Les rubs off on him a little. Pitt actually may be the show stealer in this one but still I think Buscemi is the best. Alison Lohman is great as the singer who falls for Les but is just as lost as him even though she is successful. To be honest this is one of those films were even people in the back ground are great, just a good film over all.
This is a very interesting and entertaining film that I would recommend to any one reading this. I did not want to give much away but still I found it to be one of the better films I have seen recently. I mean come on Buscemi is in it, that should be enough for any one to want to see this movie.
Not to bad
2009-02-13 - This DVD was not that bad. The story line was very interesting but it kinda dragged on a little. The movie in general was pretty good though.
SUPER FABULOUS!! 
2009-02-08 - Funny!! Great! Wonderful!!
I dont go for romatic comedies but this was cute... so is michael pitt.
Through a lens, darkly 
2008-08-29 -
Writer-director Tom DiCillo returns to the same sharply observed, navel-gazing territory he explored in his previous films "The Real Blonde" and "Living in Oblivion", namely, pointed meditations on the personal and artistic angst that performers (and all those who take succor from their celebrity) must suffer as they busily claw their way to fame and fortune.
DeCillo regular Steve Buscemi portrays the peevish Les Galantine, a bottom feeding paparazzi who fancies himself as the heir apparent to Richard Avedon. We are introduced to Les in a scene that strongly recalls Martin Scorcese's introduction of the desperate and needy autograph hounds in "The King of Comedy"; a group of photographers hurl insults and elbows at each other as they jostle for position waiting for a glimpse of the ridiculously named K'Harma Leeds (Alison Lohman), a wispy pop diva. We observe as Les establishes himself as the alpha parasite, shoving his way to the front of the swarm.
Also on hand is an aspiring actor turned homeless bum named Toby Grace (oy, the names of these characters!) portrayed with wide-eyed, angelic, erm, grace by Michael Pitt. Quite by accident, Toby literally stumbles into affording Les the money shot of the diva as she steals out a side door. Toby subsequently ingratiates himself into an overnight stay on Les' couch, and, with the opportunistic instinct of a street person, proceeds to convince the initially suspicious photographer that he needs an "assistant" to help him get more of those page one tabloid photos (a job he will gladly fill in exchange for room and board).
To avoid spoilers, let's just say serendipity (and a tremendous suspension of disbelief on the part of the viewer) eventually lands the homeless Toby into a plum role in a hot new TV series, and a star is born, greatly complicating his friendship with the now embittered and still-struggling Les, who feels Toby is "his" discovery (Pitt is basically reprising the same "All About Eve" type character he portrayed in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch".)
DiCillo isn't exactly breaking new ground either, but he executes it with his patented blend of darkly comic cynicism tempered by a vibe of magical realism; it is a uniquely identifiable style of modern fable-telling that has made me a fan of the director's work.
Buscemi is at his "lovable weasel" best here, and the strong supporting cast includes the always dependable indie stalwart Kevin Corrigan (Who?! If you saw him, you would say "Oh yeah-THAT guy!") and a surprisingly great turn from Gina Gershon, who displays a real flair for vicious comedy as a cutthroat agent (sort of a female version of Ari Gold from HBO's "Entourage".) Also look for Elvis Costello, playing himself in a hilarious cameo. I wouldn't call this DeCillo's best film (that would be "Living in Oblivion", with "Box of Moonlight" running a close second, IMHO), but fans of backstage tales will definitely get some jollies out of it.
What About Michael Pitt?
2008-07-22 - Delirious
Everyone talks about Steve Buscemi, okay, he's great, but we've seen him a thousand times before. What about Michael Pitt? He has made some interesting choices in his career, and this character is no different. He does have a beautiful face, and that's what gets him where he arrives at the end of this movie. Is he a talented actor? You betcha. He is more talented that Steve Buscemi? That's a good question. Steve Buscemi is good at what he does, whether in indie films, acting and directing, or on "The Sopranos". Michael Pitt is always spectacular. He is someone to watch. He is riveting. I watched (and bought) this movie because Michael Pitt was in it. I am not disappointed.
