this semi biographical tale centre around a down on his luck and yet charismatic bar fly and set on his way to self destruction . buscemi econd self direct or penned feature be slow pace than some might expect . this in no way detract from the overall brilliance and charm that tree lounge conveys . tommy character and while on the surface and demand both pity and sympathy . it in his anti heroic attribute ie . selfishness and callousness and that make the film so human and believable . american release a passionate and warm a tree lounge do not come around as often anymore and with only the station agent come close . so enjoy .