Title: Disappointed in Kansas City
Product review: Spalding Grays "Monster in a Box" was a big let down when compared with his earlier work "Swimming to Cambodia". This time around the monologue didn't seem quite as forthcoming and fluid in its presentation. This movie did not have the same spellbinding effect on me as the earlier one. Another problem, I thought, was over production. I don't think the sound efects, music and camera movements add to the performance, but rather interupt and interfere with the connection between Spalding Gray and the audience. I gave two stars because the film did have its moments, but overall I just can't recommend it. If you want to see Gray in top form see "Swimming to Cambodia".
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