Interview - B-

On DVD. Rated R, 84 minutes. Trailer.

Written and directed by Steve Buscemi, Interview tells the story of a political reporter's unconventional interview with Katya, a pop-culture phenomenon similar to Sienna Miller. Which is weird, since Katya is played by Sienna Miller. Buscemi also stars as the bitter Pierre Peders, a serious journalist that isn't happy about being jettisoned to New York for a puff piece on an actress known mostly for her breast size and love life.

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When the interview starts, Pierre quickly lets Katya know he thinks he is superior to her, and she is having none of it and ends the interview 5 minutes after it begins. Then, on her way home, Pierre's cab driver gets into a wreck staring at her walking on the sidewalk. Pierre ends up with a bloody noggin, and Katya takes him into her loft to attend to the injury. Thus begins a cat and mouse game wherein they both give and get information and deception. There are some interesting themes explored (beauty, talent, integrity), and both Buscemi and Miller confirm their considerable acting talent.

This really shouldn't have been a film; the script and story are much better suited for the stage. 90% of the movie is shot in Katya's loft in New York. I was engaged during the film, but didn't enjoy it.