BFI Flare 2025 - Film # 5
This is one of those films that you just can't put your finger on what exactly the characters are feeling and what exactly is going on - normally something that I wouldn't be on board with and I can understand the negative reviews for this reason. However, something about this just really worked for me - the vibes, the relationships, the humour and the slightly creepy undertone. That ending also left me shocked,…
BFI Flare 2025 - Film #4
Not sure if this film adds anything new to the narrative of growing up gay in the 70s but nonetheless the characters are loveable and it's a sweet story.
I felt more emotional reading Ian Curtis' Wikipedia page than I did from watching this film. And it's a crying shame because his story is tragic and his music is beautiful.
There is little to no character development at all in this; he falls out of love with Debbie for no apparent reason, he falls in love with Annik for no apparent reason, he has no chemistry with his band mates, he has no love for his daughter, and even…
“I was so sad the day I met you.”
“Why?”
“I can’t remember. I just know that after I saw you I wasn’t sad anymore.”
