A Look at Ebony & Ivory – A Bizarre Indie Comedy A World Away From McCartney and Wonder
Directed by the filmmaker, known for a eccentric dry absurdist style, this feature delivers an odd humorous story which seems like an extended sketch from an acclaimed comedy duo. Audiences could end up smiling almost as if of giving up, unable to process the repetitive and ridiculous conversations between its pair of performers.
The Setup
Taking place in the Mull of Kintyre during that era, this movie presents a pop star called Paul with a faux Scouse dialect. He greets a visitor traveling by a small boat across choppy grey waters. We meet a vision-impaired African American superstar named Stevie, who oddly appears to observe and mock his host's most peculiar gesture: a cheerful approval sign.
This pair are portrayed featuring an actor and Gil Gex, both the director’s frequent actors.
Odd Adventures
Over a warm drink, whisky, and a joint, the conversations unfold like outsiders meeting initially. Their dynamic changes from suspicion to animosity, then eventually settling into a tentative tolerance. This bond survives through joint experiences like taking a dip cold ocean, dressing up as sheep while bleating, plus additional weird endeavors.
A Musical Inspiration?
Can this strange get-together truly inspire the situation that produce two great talents to produce what would become the ultimate famous unity-themed pop songs in history? Perhaps. However not once does the film actually discuss the music, experiment with tunes, or write words – likely because of copyright issues. Even so, it offers laughs such as one of them multiple times shouts those words with a strong Stateside tone. This level of absurdity proves to be a unique delight.
