Paul Dano

Film Review: “Wildlife” — The American Dream, Ablaze

November 6, 2018
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This is a sublime little film — an elegantly cross-stitched portrait of an all-American family fracturing under the weight of broken dreams and false promises.

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Fuse Film Review: “Swiss Army Man” — Way Down the Rabbit Hole

July 6, 2016
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Swiss Army Man is much more than your standard absurd adolescent comedy or a campy send-up of the genre.

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Film Review: “Love & Mercy” – A Compelling Life of Brian

June 6, 2015
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Paul Dano invests the younger Brian Wilson with focused ecstasy, especially during his creation of the landmark album, Pet Sounds.

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Film Review: Calvin and the Real Girl – “Ruby Sparks” Comes to Life

September 3, 2012
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“Ruby Sparks” is more than a sweetly moving love story with a happy ending; to their credit, the filmmakers add some disturbingly nightmarish edges to its “Pygmalion” meets “Frankenstein” plotline.

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