citrin@ucbvax.UUCP (Wayne Citrin) (08/13/84)
"Skyline" is a Spanish comedy which is easy to summarize, but hard to
describe. A Spanish photographer comes to New York looking for work
with a picture magazine "like Life or Newsweek." He rents a loft,
meets some people, has some amusing encounters, and leaves. As you can
see, nothing much happens. That's not the point, though. "Skyline" is
a series of very witty and perceptive observations of New York life
as viewed through the eyes of a foreigner that avoids stereotype and
cliche. As a New Yorker, I was surprised by the accuracy of the director's
observations. There aren't many belly laughs here, but there are a lot
of smiles of recognition. The whimsical sense of humor reminds me a
lot of Bill Forsythe ("Gregory's Girl" and "Local Hero"), although
without the zaniness. If you're looking for a good-natured, quiet, easy-
going comedy, I recommend "Skyline," if you can find it.
I give it *** (out of ****).
Wayne Citrin
(ucbvax!citrin)