IMDb 7.1 2009 HD

The Not So Great Eugene Green

The Not So Great Eugene Green

2009
Animation
13 min NR Australia
7.1 IMDB

Eugene is a strange man with a simple dream - to entertain the world.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Mikey Hill
Starring
Ben Burt

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

earnest quirky understated curious peculiar sincere gentle ambitious character-driven observational charming

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'The Not So Great Eugene Green,' Ben Burt delivers a performance that is both earnest and quietly compelling. The film centres on Eugene's singular, almost childlike, dream of entertaining the world. The direction, though not explicitly detailed,…

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Julian Croft
Apr 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Ben Burt gives his all to Eugene Green, a character driven by the simple, yet vast, ambition to entertain. The film, however, feels somewhat underdeveloped, like a sketch that hasn't quite found its full form. The performances are…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that trusts its audience to find charm in the understated and joy in the sincere. Ben Burt’s portrayal of Eugene Green is a masterclass in quiet dedication; he is a man whose simple dream…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 30, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'The Not So Great Eugene Green' with a certain curiosity, drawn by the promise of an unconventional protagonist. Ben Burt certainly commits to the role of Eugene, a man whose sole desire is to entertain. However,…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Ben Burt embodies Eugene Green with a disarming sincerity that forms the emotional anchor of this peculiar film. While the director's touch remains unseen, the narrative unfolds with a gentle rhythm, focusing intently on Eugene's earnest, if somewhat…

FAQs

The descriptor 'not so great' attached to Eugene Green likely refers to a contrast between his grand ambition—to entertain the world—and his perceived reality or methods. It suggests a potential for his attempts to be endearing rather than awe-inspiring, or perhaps that his impact is more subtle and personal than universally acclaimed. The title invites viewers to consider what 'greatness' truly means in the context of artistic endeavour.