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Don't look at the poster, don't read the box, just see it
A truly original work... and yet also reminescent of cinematic masters -- Godard, Richard Lester, Hal Hartley... The Monkees. "Truly original yet reminescent?" Yes, that was a contradiction and this movie should have it no other way. This is a great little home-movie all about the hazards of communication and perceptions. And not only is it not boring, it's hilarious and a lot closer to real life than most films that try to serve up straight-faced reflection. Director Steven Soderberg (the guy who did "Sex, Lies & Videotape") just thought this movie up and made it with his own cash -- pretty frightening, actually. And like I said, though the influences are apparent, you've really probably never seen anything like this movie before. Plus, it's got a character who bolts midway thru to be in a different story, the most accurate funeral sequence ever put on film, and a man with no pants riding a bicycle. What more could you ask for?

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A glimpse into the human condition
I saw this movie years ago and like most people had never heard about it before. Only after graduating college and having extra money did I find it necessary to add this flick to my steadily growing collection. As an avid film buff, I believe this to be a work of art. But as modernist art threw people at first (and sometimes still does), this is not a movie easily digested by those that don't enjoy a challenge. It is strange, witty, comical, and unconventional. Schizopolis is for those who like to watch a movie that makes them think. "Ambassedor Jigsaw Landmine," says one of the characters and I've used this sometimes in my own life to describe...well, watch the movie and find out. But I digress, buy this movie if you enjoy a challenge, a good laugh, and a bit of honesty regarding this ever so irritating thing: the human condition.

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Do not watch if you need to be spoon fed plot
If you enjoy original, funny and off beat film, this is for you.
If your idea of comedy involves a bunch of fart jokes, don't even bother.
The use of language is great. Love the voiced over bits and when they spoke only in descriptions of scentences!
The character go from people you've probably lived next door to to truely bizarre.
This is Soderberg at his best!
Any more description would just give it away.
If you're willing to experience something completely original, give Schizopolis a try!