Another bleak narrative from Michael Haneke, directory of Funny Games.
I'm not necessarily opposed to bleak narratives, especially when I agree with them. Funny Games deconstructs the nature of bullying and how it is often used for entertainment purposes.
Cache deals with the same essential topic but with more of a focus on racism and class warfare.
Like Funny Games, it held my interest from start to finish. I'm knocking off a star for the ambiguous ending. I enjoy viewer agency, but I feel like too much was left unexplained. Enough is there to make some basic assumptions, and it didn't ruin the movie.
I'm also knocking off another star for a few unnecessary and weird character decisions that also did not advance the plot. Maybe I didn't understand some French cultural nuances or maybe it can be chalked up to stress, but these scenes muddied up the narrative.
Overall it's an interesting and tense thriller I have no reservations in recommending.
I'm not necessarily opposed to bleak narratives, especially when I agree with them. Funny Games deconstructs the nature of bullying and how it is often used for entertainment purposes.
Cache deals with the same essential topic but with more of a focus on racism and class warfare.
Like Funny Games, it held my interest from start to finish. I'm knocking off a star for the ambiguous ending. I enjoy viewer agency, but I feel like too much was left unexplained. Enough is there to make some basic assumptions, and it didn't ruin the movie.
I'm also knocking off another star for a few unnecessary and weird character decisions that also did not advance the plot. Maybe I didn't understand some French cultural nuances or maybe it can be chalked up to stress, but these scenes muddied up the narrative.
Overall it's an interesting and tense thriller I have no reservations in recommending.