2010 RANKED
Richard Ayoade RANKED
We don't want to be in the dark. Being fiddled with!
What I think I love most about this is the sincerity with which it treats the script. It's an undoubtedly funny script with jokes and silly moments, but it all feels entirely real, and it's never directly played for laughs. The narration Oliver gives is obviously and deliberately pretentious and self-centred, but it's treated with respect and heart, because it seems silly now but…
2021 RANKED
International Films RANKED
I absolutely loved this, I say that about a lot of films but for this I really mean it, this is one of the best films I've ever seen. It's just incredible. I'm not going to try and breakdown the best bits, because I can't - all of it is perfect (I suppose the paused time scene is a bit more perfect) - but I will say that it is criminal that Renate Reinsve wasn't nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars.
It's an interesting concept and it looks good visually, but I'm stuck on the real world logistics of sex-induced body-swapping.
Does it make much sense beyond vibes ? No. But do I enjoy a short film that's mostly just vibes ? Yes, yes I do.
