Ok, so when I first saw it, I thought it was ok. Nothing to write home about, easily forgotten except for the amazing dance scene shot in a single take. After, I kept seeing this popping up on lists talking about how disturbing it was, etc. I had to look it up to see if we were talking about the same movie. It appears we were...so I watched it again. Still not sure if I'm missing something. I just saw it come up on another list which compelled me to write this review.
I don't have an issue with the movie per se, but it's way overhyped as being upsetting or disturbing. I've watched many unsettling movies in my time, and this doesn't crack the top 20. It's entertaining, it's dancey, it's french, it's funny, it's weird. I get it. I'm not a film connoisseur, but I feel like offering my opinion can save someone an hour and a half. It's not that great. The director has other films under his belt that are much more bizarre without the pretentiousness. It's not that edgy or groundbreaking. I would simply say "meh."
I wouldn't tell anyone they gotta see this movie though. If you're looking for something to create a little discomfort in your movie-watching experience, you need only do a search for disturbing movies. You might see this on the list, but feel free to skip. You're not missing much.
I don't have an issue with the movie per se, but it's way overhyped as being upsetting or disturbing. I've watched many unsettling movies in my time, and this doesn't crack the top 20. It's entertaining, it's dancey, it's french, it's funny, it's weird. I get it. I'm not a film connoisseur, but I feel like offering my opinion can save someone an hour and a half. It's not that great. The director has other films under his belt that are much more bizarre without the pretentiousness. It's not that edgy or groundbreaking. I would simply say "meh."
I wouldn't tell anyone they gotta see this movie though. If you're looking for something to create a little discomfort in your movie-watching experience, you need only do a search for disturbing movies. You might see this on the list, but feel free to skip. You're not missing much.