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The Empty Building (2004)
Reasons for my "10"
There are three reasons why I gave this film a ten.
This is one of those films that are as offbeat as they come. Nothing is to be expected here, and surly not a Hollywood formula. You'll love it or you might just be walking out of the theater thinking, "What the #*$%?!*! was that about..? And even if that, you'll still want to gain sense of it because instinctively you'll feel it had something to do with you. The film forces communication with a part that distinguishes us from all other species and that its very own formula goes beyond those that merely rouse our adrenaline or funny bone.
Then, the subject matter; people reliving dreadful moments for a better understanding of whom they now are because of it. In a world that seems to always be pushing for the think forward "sell"
"Buy this, do this, think this and you'll feel better," this film thrives on clarifying the things we've already done and for this, truly becoming a better person through self-understanding. Given the arduous nature of what these moments are like, (heightened intensely with one example within the story,) this film is one of the most daring and successful attempts at self-awareness, hands down.
And last, for the film's production values, superb. It's so evident how much care was applied both behind and in front of the camera. The direction was poised and well-mannered allowing the overflowing details to set in and play an enormous part of the overall story and its objective. If not for anything else, they help keep a viewer in focus by consuming their desires and expectations as a living witness to the events and not just as some reactionary spectator.
The Empty Building is a gem that you'll ultimately be adorned by. And in time you'll come to realize it was there only to remind us of the greatness we are and seem to sometimes forget about.