Tarnation (2003)

Directors:

Jonathan Caouette

Writers:

Jonathan Caouette

Actors:

David Sanin Paz, Rosemary Davis, Jonathan Caouette, Adolph Davis, Renee Leblanc

Synopsis:

Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.
  • Drama
  • Documentary
  • Reviews 2
  • Highest Rating 74
  • Lowest Rating 57
  • Average Rating 66
57

Tarnation (2003)

I've tried to get over how narcissistic this is and I really can't. It had me a bit curious the first 20 minutes. That slowly waned as I realized that even if it gives an intriguing perspective, it doesn't give any answers or insight, just more questions. Fine for some people.
MikkoP
November 14, 2012
74

Tarnation (2003)

A consummate film of the most modest possible means. Tarnation is scraggy and narcissistic (its iMovie aesthetics are probably the worst you've ever seen in a feature) and yet, you're made of stone if it doesn't affect you.
MildredFierce
July 8, 2012