I'm going to be pithy and straight to the point with this:
I am tired of all the negative reviews about "Adam Resurrected". It's not just that they are negative (I mean, if you think the movie sucks, then it sucks - that's your opinion).
People that do reviews are entitled to their opinion, but when you write a review, do you research. First of all READ THE BOOK. "Adam Resurrected" by Yoram Kaniuk. You don't have to buy it. You can read it online for free!
Try and conduct an interview of some sort. You don't have to speak to Jeff Goldblum or Paul Schrader directly. Speak to some of the other actors: Ayelet Zurer. Willem Dafoe (which I've noticed no one really seemed to criticize his performance).
Call up the production company. They can atleast give you some information, after all they produced it.
You're apart of a major newspaper. It shouldn't be that hard.
And if you write a review, give the review some meat! Don't just throw the readers scraps! I don't know how much some of these people get paid for writing, but I think I would take more pride into my work as a journalist. I mean, people are more interested in bashing Paul Schrader and his directing, Jeff and his acting, his faux German accent, or how the nurse is turned on by dog impersonations!!! WTF!?
And most of all, most of them don't get the freakin' plot! This movie is so deep on so many levels, and really, I shouldn't be surprised that some people don't get it.
This movie isn't just about the Holocaust, sex, mental institutions, clowns, dogs, a man acting like a dog. It's about humanity, spirituality, defining one's self, forgiveness, healing, + a multitude of feelings and emotions.
Another thing I've been reading: it's a Holocaust movie, why is it coming out during Christmas!? It's depressing. Blah blah blah!
WHO CARES!!!!! Hello! You don't have to go see it!!!
Sorry guys, I know this rant is all over the place. I just needed a place to vent. Feel free to comment. :)