Funny and Fresh: Delirious

Delirious
Directed by Tom DiCillo
Released August 15, 2007

This dramedy about a friendless member of the paparazzi who takes on a nice homeless kid is an entertaining surprise. The entire film has a very sedated feel, which corresponds perfectly with both the title and the rarely explored idea of unfulfilled lives of the members of the paparazzi. Steve Buscemi is back in form as the said paparazzo, and his antics are well-balanced by Michael Pitt as the calm and courteous Toby. The supporting cast is amusing, including NYU grad and "Wet Hot American Summer"/"The Ten" director David Wain and Kristen Schaal (the obssesive fan on "Flight of the Conchords") as assistants to the celebrities. Additionally, Gina Gershon has a nice supporting role. The true standout of the cast is Alison Lohman as starlet Kharma. In an inspired performance, it becomes clear that she has a bright future in film. In its latter half, this movie acts as a succesful and fanciful parody of the "business", so to speak, just as "The TV Set" did so well just a few months ago. While those who came to see this movie with me despised it, I recommend it as an intriguing and imaginative exploration.

B+