‘Full Phil’ Review: Quentin Dupieux’s Unfulfilling Father-Daughter Two Hander
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- Full Phil runs 78 minutes.
- Quentin Dupieux serves as both director and cinematographer, using bright, luxurious hues.
- Woody Harrelson plays Phillip Doom, a nearly sixty‑year‑old father on a Paris vacation with his daughter Madeline, played by Kristen Stewart.
- Emma Mackey appears as a damsel in the film‑in‑a‑film featuring a 1950s‑style monster, while Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim play mad scientists studying the creature.
- Charlotte Le Bon plays hotel employee Lucie who monitors Phillip, adding tension as his temper flares.
Why it matters: The 78‑minute runtime and thin plot may deter audiences, cutting ticket sales for the studio and undermining the director’s reputation, while also limiting future financing opportunities for similar surrealist projects.
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