Sidney Hall

Shawn Christensen's the Vanishing of Sidney Hall while certainly not a masterpiece of film-making manages to captivate, perplex and leave the viewer with a lot to think about. The non-linearity of Christensen's direction is nicely implemented and clearly translates the script to the screen. The cinematography, I believe, is beautiful and produces a pleasing effect. As for the acting, it is above average but not inspiring enough to make the viewer jump out of his seat. Finally the overall delivery of the story is what make's most critics negatively view this film. It somewhat feels rushed, the climax is supposed to enrich us with drama and inject us with emotions about the characters but in fact fails to do so. I believe it should have revealed more drama during the progress of the story and not the finale. Still, this film does not deserve a low rating, it is not as bad as critics say.

Sydney hall is one of those movies where the critics will hate and the audience will love. The movie has a compelling story combined with amazing directing in which it will integrate the audience into (early, mid and late) life of sydney hall.

I am so glad that I did't go by the not-so-kind reviews of this film! I applaud the review critic Chris Evangelista and I quote: " As always though, I urge you to make up your own mind; give the film a shot, it might surprise you. Or it might not! What the hell do I know!?" Well said Chris and that is how it should be! I loved the mystery, the many twists and turns and the surprises along the way. Shawn Christensen did a great job directing, the acting was memorable as well as the cinematography and the music.

I don't know, why would anyone rate it below 9. Its an Excellent film, I would definitely recommend it. this is those kind of movies in which the story doesn't make complete sense until the ending - when it unravels itself and leaves you speechless. See the whole film and then write a review giving it a 10/10 cuz it surely deserves it.

An entertaining 2-hour movie, catching (manipulative...) since the first page: undoubtedly Shawn Christensen has talent (I liked very much his 'Before I Disappear, 2014') and a personal style. The present title is based on a rich and convoluted plot. You might find it somehow 'old fashioned' because it's a little bit too dramatic and celebrates writers and writing a little too much... But the overall result is actually good. And so are books' parts: hadn't been a movie, it could have been a good novel.

I was fortunate enough to get a ticket to see Sidney Hall at Sundance this year and thought it was a fantastic film. Logan Lerman pulls off an amazing performance and Elle Fanning is fantastic. I thought the film was beautifully shot allowing heavy moments to breathe nicely. I was invested all the way through and never once felt lost. the film is portrayed in a unique style jumping between three points in Sidney's life and i was never bored. over all i thought the film was a great character drama and i look forward to getting an opportunity to catch it in theaters later this year.