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Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles 1975
This cannot really be discussed as a film in the traditional sense. It is not enjoyable. It is not entertaining. And that is fine. It achieves exactly what it intends to do, and is presented in a way that is strangely compelling. In this regard it is a success. But do I watch films to applaud their efforts? Do I watch them to feel? Do I watch them to feel connected? Any argument for objective measures for me is a…
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Son of the White Mare 1981
Pretty but empty. Like with many other flashy films Fehérlófia is impressive to look at but after a short while I found myself growing bored and had trouble paying attention. Visual stimulation without emotion simply isn't enough for me, and there is nothing compelling or engaging here in my opinion. By that I mean in regards to not only story and characters but also the imagery itself, which in other films can evoke emotion in isolation but that is not the case here. At least not for me.
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Caché 2005
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
The film is technically well-made with some beautiful shots and impressive long takes. The premise is interesting and it succeeds at what it is attempting to do. Unfortunately like many (if not all) metaphorical works or works that focus on commentary it attempts a metanarrative to its detriment. I'm really getting sick of this. The commentary is not insightful or revelatory, and the film's exterior narrative is left incomplete. It (and many other things in the film) is sacrificed in…
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