Blu-ray Review – An American Hippie in Israel

"An American Hippie in Israel" isn't most subtle of titles, and its
opening scene doesn't mess around with subtext. In a field of flowers,
we see a steamroller making its way across the land, crushing natural
beauty with its steely, heavy might. Amos Sefer's 1972 allegorical
extravaganza announces its tone right up front, leaving little to the
imagination as its threadbare plot and impulsive performances take over.
It's been branded one of the worst films of all time by the guardians
of cult cinema, and it certainly has enough clunky moments to merit such
hyperbolic consideration. However, for all the nonsense and
pull-your-hair-out padding that's included in the feature, Sefer has a
weird vision for "Hippie" that almost works if one squints hard enough,
attempting to make an anti-war picture that's soaked in oddity and
nudity. It's an admirable effort, with periods of floppy B-movie
shenanigans that are surprisingly entertaining. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com