The only one of the GUN series actually directed by Robert Altman, this acerbic film contains much of Altman's much commented style with references to Bill Clinton's presidency. This is fairly obvious through the philandering antics of the President Bill (Randy Quaid) of a prestigious country club, which is largely managed by his wife, Darryl Hannah. Easily the best of the GUN series Altman manages to make a small film into a larger film that recalls Tanner 88 and Tanner on Tanner. Usual Altman symbolism (snakes,women in white etc)prevail and add depth but you will only get them if you know his other films. An excellent film which transcends its format limitations.
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The best film in the series. Rapp would go one to write for Altman again for a reason.
CubsandCulture1 March 2021
This is the best film in the series in large part because Rapp managed to turn in the best screenplay. Altman must have liked her work because he went on to make two more films with Rapp as screenwriter. (It is fairly obvious that the screenwriter of Dr. T & The Women wrote this). I guess the film can be read as (or was intended as) allegory about Bill Clinton-the central figure is an inept womanizer, came out in 90's, name-but watching it again in 2020 I don't see it as applying only to Clinton. I found "President Bill" to be vaguely Trumpian in his cluelessness and lying ways.
But in any case, this is a delightful piece. Despite being basically plotless it moves quite well. It is also rather funny. There's even a bit of wisdom here.
But in any case, this is a delightful piece. Despite being basically plotless it moves quite well. It is also rather funny. There's even a bit of wisdom here.
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