Time Blake Nelson and Logan Marshall-Green were the saving graces for this shaky flop. Hey James, please use a tripod next time, or maybe some rails. The camera movements (did you even use a steadicam?) almost made me sick a couple of times. My lasting impression of this movie is that Franco proves that if you're the director then you get to put your face on the poster and do lots of closeups of yourself -- even if there is no good reason to. Franco's vanity did not do anything to enhance the cinematic experience. Faulkner was a genius. If you don't know the history of the story, do yourself a favor and read about it on Wikipedia before you watch the movie. And don't eat before you watch it or you'll be sorry. The cuts from one perspective to another seemed forced at times. The kid, Brady Permenter, was quite good to be so young. It's a shame that his one good monologue was put in the wrong spot. The mixture of drama and comedy (watch for those closeups of Franco's eyes) was clunky. If you want to make a good movie with a decent split-screen experience, then study Ang Lee. I wish Franco had. Last comment -- the naked man detracted from the experience; he was an unwelcome addition to Faulkner's masterpiece.
Review of As I Lay Dying
