André Is an Idiot opened at the Sundance Film Festival in January, 2025 when the film received several awards and strong reviews, says Wikipedia. Since then, the film, directed and produced by Tony Benna, has received more awards and nominations.
Rotten Tomatoes' critics gave it a 97, my reason for going.
André is a lot darker than I anticipated, watching the comedy gradually die with André who failed to get a colonoscopy in time.
Stupid! Said his mother and a whole lot more.
André is a very funny, funny guy, but it’s painful to see his physical state decline after so many months. His mental state never withers (except for a saddened emotional state, natch) but there goes the comedy with his death.
André, his brother, André's wife Janice, his close friend Lee Einhorn (who's also the executive producer), and more are interviewed extensively, along with André's daughters.
The film also presents an example of a happy, long-term marriage that was happenstance!
Imagine. It happens.
A shortened version of André, say 15 to 20 minutes or so, would be valuable for all those community centers with senior programs.
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