Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: August 6, 2021
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TVJerryAug 23, 2021
Udo Kier has had a long and interesting career and this is yet another unique role. He plays a retired hairdresser who has settled into the relative obscurity and loneliness of a nursing home. After the death of a local society woman (LindaUdo Kier has had a long and interesting career and this is yet another unique role. He plays a retired hairdresser who has settled into the relative obscurity and loneliness of a nursing home. After the death of a local society woman (Linda Evans), he’s hired to do her hair, which involves him returning to scrutinize what’s left of his former glory. Of course, the character is flamboyant, but with Kier, he’s a more subdued flamer. There are moments of introspection and bits of lost relationships, but none is especially touching. As a result, there are too many moments of sad staring that drag down the pace. Even Jennifer Coolidge lacks much punch in her supporting role. While there was potential for this to be a wildly fun look at a colorful character, writer/director Todd Stephens hasn’t elevated this project with his rather Earth-bound approach. Expand
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JLuis_001Aug 25, 2021
Udo Kier's work is a complete and enough attribute for you to be interested in seeing this movie, yet I must warn you that Swan Song demands patience.

It's not a movie that has a good rhythm, and gets really boring at times. It's Kier who
Udo Kier's work is a complete and enough attribute for you to be interested in seeing this movie, yet I must warn you that Swan Song demands patience.

It's not a movie that has a good rhythm, and gets really boring at times. It's Kier who keeps it centered, it's just a shame that the script and direction weren't up to his work.
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