'Mumford' not typical comedy
By Tom Linek
Special to the Daily Forty-Niner
Mum is not the word for "Mumford." Although
the movie has moments where one giggles, it offers more than just a few
laughs.
It's a modern tale of not judging
a book by its cover with an unusual approach. "Mumford" focuses more on
listening, trusting and learning about people along with the secret cross
everyone carries.
"Mumford" is a delight. The main characters
are not well known and those who are, such as Ted Danson and Martin Short,
play supportive characters.
Danson, who is a far cry from his ěCheersî
days, is a pot smoking, get-rich-quick type who is married to a shopaholic
who has filled the house with stuff to fill the voids in her life.
Although Dansonís role is short lived,
his character proves to be a delightful change from his normal good guy
routine.
The movie's surprising plot twists like
driving down a curvy road at night with no headlights on.
The storyline about how a psychologist
gives common sense advice to citizens that soon starts to affect the entire
community leaves one wondering what to think next.
"Mumford" can also almost be classified
as a comedic suspense.
The movie provides laughs and a couple
of unconventional love stories with a strong moral message. The message
is about how everyone fears someone finding out their secrets and personable
problems.
The ending is unconventional and conveys
the message that nothing in life turns out the way one wants.
The movie also stars Jason Lee and Hope
Davis. |
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