Film Review – Linoleum

“Linoleum” begins as a somewhat peaceful understanding of a man dealing with the inadequacies of his life, and ends as a semi-cosmic understanding of time and mind. Somewhere along the way, writer/director Colin West (“Double Walker”) makes a specific change to the tone of the feature, exposing its intent to become more of a puzzle than a story of a unique awakening. Perhaps it’s best to come to the picture cold, allowing West the benefit of a surprise when it comes to the ultimate dramatic path of the endeavor. However, that’s still not enough to really capture viewer attention, with the enigmatic aspects of “Linoleum” becoming more taxing than gripping as the film unfolds, but there are wonderful elements in the movie to hold attention, including lead performances from Jim Gaffigan and Rhea Seehorn, who bring a genuinely human quality to a tale that often needs their special spirit. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com