Plastic Utopia is a 1997 independentcomedy written by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner. It was directed by David Zellner. It was the first feature film made by the Zellner Brothers.[1][2][3]
The film tells the story of an embittered mime, James (David Zellner), who decides to turn to crime along with his roommate, Frank (Nathan Zellner).[4]
After David Zellner graduated from the University of Texas film program, he and his brother Frank began making shorts in their hometown of Austin, Texas. They shot Plastic Utopia, their first feature, in about 25 days.[6]
Reception
Merle Bertrand of Film Threat wrote of the film: "Loaded with brilliant art design, hysterically demented sight gags, and 'Ick! Why did I laugh at that?' dialogue, 'Plastic Utopia' is an evil gem waiting to be discovered."[7]
^"Plastic Utopia". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
^Bertrand, Merle (April 9, 2023). "Living in a Plastic Utopia". Retrieved March 1, 2023. Shot over the course of about a month – ("I'm kind of embarrassed, but I don't remember the exact number of days. Around 25," David admits sheepishly.)
^Bertrand, Merle (11 April 2001). "Plastic Utopia". Film Threat. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
