Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.
Clear History was improvised from 35 pages of script. "You are such an asshole!" one Vineyard resident tells Flomm, which is the movie's main revelation.
– Laura Bennett,
The New Republic,
12 Aug 2013
rotten:
If you're a fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm, think of this as an extended version of Curb. If you're not, History will not convert you.
– Robert Bianco,
USA Today,
12 Aug 2013
fresh:
A wonderfully diverting film with Mr. David at his abrasive best.
– Dorothy Rabinowitz,
Wall Street Journal,
12 Aug 2013
fresh:
[It] has a nice, confident and well-edited breeze to it (including a lot of jokes about the band Chicago), with a fun cast that includes standout riffs from Michael Keaton, Danny McBride and Eva Mendes.
– Hank Stuever,
Washington Post,
12 Aug 2013
fresh:
It will take only a few minutes of Clear History... not only to "forgive" David for repeating himself but to thank him for reminding us why we miss Curb Your Enthusiasm and hope it comes back soon.