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Clean Freak

(2008)

directed by Christopher Hansen, 27 minutes

Clean Freak, the American Documentary by Christopher Hansen

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A lighthearted personal essay on one man’s cleaning compulsion. Filmmaker Chris Hansen details his tidying neurosis with the help of his family and students. He details coping mechanisms (the fine art of stacking) as well as the psychological roots of his problem (a childhood mess in the kitchen). CLEAN FREAK tips towards deadpan comedy when Hansen stages failed attempts at self-help programs. Perhaps the best joke of all is that the film itself wouldn’t exist without its director’s obsessive personality.

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1 user found this helpful Created about 1 year ago.

Pretty bad sense of humor. He comes across as being insincere. This is not a documentary.

Created about 1 month ago.

Wish the subject had been treated a little more seriously. Most (though not all) of the attempts at humor throughout failed and were just awkward at best. Would like to have seen more interactions with the family and fewer gags.

Created 10 months ago.

Witty, personal film about one man's exploration about his mild OCD/freakhood. Good ending, music. What's up with that creepy, freak hypnotherapist???

Created over 1 year ago. Updated over 1 year ago.

Some of this was entertaining. Some of it prompted me to tune out and daydream. Funny bits and pieces but overall would prefer to have watched something else.