Film Review – The Second Act

For his second release of 2024, writer/director Quentin Dupieux continues his pursuit of screen mischief. He toyed in the world of art and ego in “Daaaaaali!” and develops these themes in “The Second Act,” which dissects the acting process and problems with professionalism. It’s a shot of selfishness and mockery from Dupieux, who assumes a substantial technical challenge in the use of lengthy tracking shots, and tries to break down the filmmaking process in his own impish ways. It takes some time to really understand what’s happening in the movie, perhaps too much time, but when focus is finally revealed, there are a lot of laughs to be had in the endeavor, which enjoys poking fun at thespian sensitivities. Dupieux remains his usual self in the effort, going sneaky, silly, and dark with the picture, and for those who possess the patience, there’s an enjoyably weird viewing experience to be had. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com