I like movies where something strange is going on. You have to figure certain things out by yourself. Quite often, it’s very rewarding. But Michael Bachochin’s Parallax, despite falling into that category, left me cold. The film is full of bold ideas, but sadly, it trips over its own feet by the end, thanks to a rather botched climax. Parallax seems like a film that is so full of itself that it has forgotten the basics. The result is a really underwhelming experience with a frustrating climax. I am all for ambiguity and post-watch discussion, but the ending of Parallax feels like the director has given up on telling the story any further. You are obviously here for a proper explanation of what really happened in the end, and I’m going to try my best to give you that. But I must tell you that a lot...
- 5/9/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
Stars: Naomi Prentice, Nelson Ritthaler, Hattie Smith, Ted Gianopulos, Bette Smith, Taylor Flowers, Brooke Lorraine | Written and Directed by Michael W. Bachochin
Trying to explain exactly what Parallax is about is slightly complicated. It can be written in simple terms but that just wouldn’t cover the half of it. Parallax is a complex movie with lots of ideas, some of which I will try to explain – even if I didn’t necessarily understand them all!
The movie follows an artist who wakes up in a life she does not recognise. Slowly she tries to unravel the life she is in but her recurring nightmares of drowning every time she falls asleep and discoveries she finds through her painting lead her to what she believes is her ‘real’ life. It sounds complicated written down like that and in truth it isn’t much easier to follow on screen.
For much...
Trying to explain exactly what Parallax is about is slightly complicated. It can be written in simple terms but that just wouldn’t cover the half of it. Parallax is a complex movie with lots of ideas, some of which I will try to explain – even if I didn’t necessarily understand them all!
The movie follows an artist who wakes up in a life she does not recognise. Slowly she tries to unravel the life she is in but her recurring nightmares of drowning every time she falls asleep and discoveries she finds through her painting lead her to what she believes is her ‘real’ life. It sounds complicated written down like that and in truth it isn’t much easier to follow on screen.
For much...
- 7/15/2020
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.