3 reviews
The guilty subconscious
The Chilling Inner Seas
This French movie by Stéphane Brizé is a sensitive drama/romance, as old lovers meet anew in a different stage of their lives. Guillaume Canet and Alba Rohrwacher are a well-matched pair, whose chemistry was essential to making the movie work.
I am somewhat torn, because the movie's depiction of their (re)connection is well nuanced and plays true, while there are moments of subtle humor and cute interplays. For example, there is a wedding scene where two men "sing" (whistle) as birds to one another, conversing rather eloquently and magnetically - would watch this spin-off. However, the movie is painfully slow, emotionally terse and at almost two hours exceeds what would have made it a more effective runtime.
Brizé's build-ups and long-shots are beautiful, but rather barren, like the inner lives of his ailing characters, which are aptly depicted. However, added to the very familiar beats of the story, it all lacks the weight to justify this outdrawn treatment.
I am somewhat torn, because the movie's depiction of their (re)connection is well nuanced and plays true, while there are moments of subtle humor and cute interplays. For example, there is a wedding scene where two men "sing" (whistle) as birds to one another, conversing rather eloquently and magnetically - would watch this spin-off. However, the movie is painfully slow, emotionally terse and at almost two hours exceeds what would have made it a more effective runtime.
Brizé's build-ups and long-shots are beautiful, but rather barren, like the inner lives of his ailing characters, which are aptly depicted. However, added to the very familiar beats of the story, it all lacks the weight to justify this outdrawn treatment.
- tributarystu
- Jul 17, 2024
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Out of Season
Out of Season is a character-driven romantic drama that really hits the intended mark. It features many poignant and melancholic moments but remains quite wistful and light-hearted throughout. There's a distinct "Before" vibe present, and Canet and Rohrwacher are really on top of their game here, bringing a nuanced portrayal of somewhat lonely characters getting washed away with nostalgic memories.
It has been a long while since I have seen a touching romantic drama, and Hors-saison/Out of Season finds not only a decent balance between the elements but excels at being a mature and heartwarming feature.
It has been a long while since I have seen a touching romantic drama, and Hors-saison/Out of Season finds not only a decent balance between the elements but excels at being a mature and heartwarming feature.