Ebony & Ivory Review – An Absurd Indie Comedy That's Far From McCartney and Wonder
Directed by this director, known for his quirky dry absurdist style, this feature offers a strange stoner comedy coming across as similar to an epic routine by a well-known comedy duo. Viewers could end up laughing almost as if of resignation, struggling to process the constant and absurd conversations shared by its pair of characters.
The Premise
Set in the Mull of Kintyre in 1981, this movie introduces a pop star named Paul using a faux Liverpool accent. He greets an arrival making his way via a rowboat over stormy grey waters. This is a sightless Black music legend named Stevie, but curiously appears to see and mock Paul’s most peculiar mannerism: a cheerful positive signal.
This pair are portrayed by Sky Elobar alongside Gil Gex, both this filmmaker’s frequent actors.
Strange Escapades
After sharing tea, some alcohol, and some cannabis, the discussions unfold like beings from different worlds coming together on unfamiliar ground. They move between wariness to hostility, before arriving at a tentative acceptance. This relationship survives by mutual activities such as swimming in freezing seas, dressing up as sheep while bleating, plus additional unusual endeavors.
A Musical Inspiration?
Can this unusual get-together really inspire the environment for two great musicians to write among the most celebrated pro-harmony singles ever recorded? It's possible. Yet at no point are viewers shown actually delve into its creation, experiment with melodies, or write verses – likely due to rights restrictions. Even so, viewers get comedy in moments one of them repeatedly exclaims those words using his Stateside tone. Pure silliness is an uncommon pleasure.
