The Saddest Music In The World is a very odd contribution to the musical tragi-comedy. In the standard Guy Maddin style (go Winnipeg go :) the black-and-white imagery is very visually interesting, particularly if you are familiar with the old black and white films. While it may not have many laughs throughout, it does offer a few lighter moments just due to their absurdity. It is also able to offer a very interesting look at Central Canada during the Depression; the sets are slightly abstract with an almost Burton-esque feel to them. Performances were good all around, McKinney being a personal highlight (being familiar with him from his days with Kids In The Hall), but there are many strong performances throughout.
And what's a Canadian film without hockey?
And what's a Canadian film without hockey?