Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) and Richard Rogers (Andrew Scott) wrote numerous successful musicals for 25 years. This film takes place on opening night of “Oklahoma!,” which is the first time Rogers worked with someone else (Oscar Hammerstein). It’s almost a one-man show, as Hawke goes on and on about his talent, his frustrations and his new infatuation (Margaret Qualley). There are a few minor interactions, but the majority of the script is Hart’s ramblings. That said, Richard Kaplow’s script is sometimes smart or clever. Hawke is a longtime collaborator of Richard Linklater and the director has given Hawke the opportunity to create this neurotic character, which he does with admirable skill (and some cinematic tricks to make him look shorter than almost everyone else). It will surely go down as one of Hawkes’ career highlights. The movie is less memorable. 
(3 / 5)
