In his directorial debut,auditory eroticism Macon Blair cooks up a world full of assholes. Ruth, a rehab nurse, lives quietly among them in I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore-- until a home break-in pushes her over the edge.
And Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness) shines equally as lonely Ruth and the full-charging vigilante she becomes as she hunts down her thief. Her performance will have you rooting for the good-girl-gone-bad, and by the time this comedy takes a turn for the dark side, you're ready for the ride.
SEE ALSO: Sundance review: 'Tokyo Idols' paints a creepy picture of J-pop super fansShe clocks an old antique salesman in the face, and you are still on her side. The ride can get real wacky, but that's part of the charm.
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"I wanted to do a crime movie but didn't want it to be a bummer crime movie," Blair, known on the indie scene for his role in Blue Ruin, said during a Q&A at a Sundance Film Festival screening.
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The movie can veer into bummer territory as it shows a mirror to our worst selves, but the relationship that blossoms between Ruth and her neighbor Tony, who becomes her partner in search for justice, has a warmth that cuts through the darkness. Tony, played by Elijah Wood, is a metal-loving martial arts wannabe with a rat tail who says a little prayer before whipping out a ninja star.
So yeah, far from Frodo.
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Ruth and Tony get in over their heads and the movie gets even darker. It's reminiscent of Coen brothers comedies, although there are moments when Blair's well-paced story starts to wobble.
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Bottom line: "I don't feel at home in this world anymore," is entertaining if you like dark humor, and as a bonus, it will turn you into Lynskey's number one fan.
You won't have to wait long to see the movie at home. It airs on Netflix starting Feb. 24.
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