Tag Archives: Husband and Wife

Foxtrot (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An absurd war drama dancing around pathos and humor

Posted on September 16, 2018 by kaist455

Right after the end of the first act of Israeli film “Foxtrot”, I completely caught off guard by a sudden shift in its mood and narrative. I will not go into details here for avoiding spoilers, but I can tell … Continue reading →

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Last Child (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): After a tragedy

Posted on September 9, 2018 by kaist455

There is the palpable sense of grief and desolation right from the beginning of South Korean film “Last Child”. Calmly observing its three main characters who have been stuck in the gloomy and suffocating aftermath of one irreversible tragedy, the … Continue reading →

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Hannah (2017) ☆☆(2/4): Drab, dreary, and hollow

Posted on July 22, 2018 by kaist455

It took some time for me to appreciate the distinctive presence of Charlotte Rampling. As far as I remember, I noticed her for the first time through her supporting turn in “Angel Heart” (1987), and then I came to see … Continue reading →

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Custody (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): It’s not over for them yet

Posted on June 24, 2018 by kaist455

Disturbing but undeniably gripping, French film “Custody” chillingly examines the problematic family relationship among its main characters. Right from its opening scene, we sense a trouble coming from the distance, and then the movie gradually dials up its level of … Continue reading →

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Ethel & Ernest (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): The life story of one ordinary couple

Posted on May 20, 2018 by kaist455

British animation feature film “Ethel & Ernest” is about one ordinary couple who lived together for more than 40 years. Based on Raymond Briggs’ acclaimed graphic novel which was based on the life story of his parents in real life, … Continue reading →

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A United Kingdom (2016) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Respectful but conventional

Posted on February 5, 2018 by kaist455

“A United Kingdom” is a respectful but conventional film about one extraordinary real-life interracial couple. While it surely shows us how courageous and resilient they were as standing together against lots of social/political pressure inflicted upon them, the movie unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Loveless (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Gone from a loveless world

Posted on January 29, 2018 by kaist455

Quite moody and chilly right from its opening scene, Russian film “Loveless” calmly observes the end of one bitter marital relationship. Here are two people who probably should not have been together from the very beginning, and the anger and … Continue reading →

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My Happy Family (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): When she walks away from her family

Posted on December 4, 2017 by kaist455

Georgian film “My Happy Family”, which is currently available on Netflix, is a small unexpected surprise which amused and touched me a lot. On one level, it is an intimate female drama about a woman who tries to reach for … Continue reading →

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A Ghost Story (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): An atypical ghost story

Posted on November 18, 2017 by kaist455

“A Ghost Story” is not your average ghost story. Although it may initially look ridiculous due to its rather goofy premise, the movie slowly comes to engage us as its unconventional narrative rolls along with its ghost hero, and it … Continue reading →

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Mother! (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A no-holds-barred allegory from Darren Aronofsky

Posted on October 21, 2017 by kaist455

Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, “Mother!” is a no-holds-barred allegory which will shake you up a lot during your viewing. I must confess that I was baffled during its rather ponderous first act, but then I … Continue reading →

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