Review of Clear History (2014) by Panta O — 21 Nov 2013

This comedy was written by Larry David, Alec Berg, David Mandel and Jeff Schaffer, and directed by Greg Mottola. If you are fan of Larry David's comedy style you will enjoy the story of Nathan Flomm, who, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. Of course, when an opportunity shows up, he plots revenge - his former business partner moves to the same town, and he starts moving and shanking... I am not sure that people who are not fans will enjoy this as much, though. Don't get me wrong, starring Larry David, Bill Hader, Philip Baker Hall, Jon Hamm, Kate Hudson, Michael Keaton, Danny McBride, Eva Mendes, Amy Ryan and J. B. Smoove, you cannot go wrong - but even they could not make the B grade screenplay working all the time. Michael Keaton, Danny McBride and Eva Mendes were outstanding and I really wished that the screenplay was up to their standard.

It was funny, but only occasionally, and there was nothing I could mark as memorable! With its seaside setting and very light entertainment it is perfect for a relaxed evening, because it is still pleasant, late-summer themed mix, enjoyed to the sounds of Chicago... of, I almost forgot, and I really loved the debate about whether there is a racial preference between black and white dwarves. I wish that there was less restrain, but this was made for HBO, and obviously it was impossible to let Larry David loose (with a reason)!