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My Effortless Brilliance

2008 · 79 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Lynn Shelton's "My Effortless Brilliance" is a study in the relationship between cocky, fussy, thoroughly-city-mouse author Eric (Sean Nelson) and his ex-best-friend, the tersely powerful journalist and wood-chopper Dylan (Basil Harris). Dylan, fed up with Eric's self-involved antics, dumps him and disappears to live in a log cabin in the woods of Eastern Washington; two years later, Eric arrives (sporting a Prius, white sneakers, and a fear of spiders) to mend the friendship.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2008
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Lynn Shelton
Runtime 79 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (6 votes)

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My Effortless Brilliance is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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