Oh dear! Unless you are a long time accomplished film maker the last thing you should do is write, act and direct your own film. Others may wish to wax lyrical about this film and even indulge in over analysis to parade one's intellect but whatever you say or think it will not take away from the fact that the film is as engaging as watching an ice cream melt in the sun - but worse! It has no style, panache or drama. It is numbingly flat. The synopsis is given elsewhere so I shan't make any further comments just observations.
The music jars against the acting. It is over indulgent and repetitive and bears no relationship to the structure. It is pretentious as is the making of the film on the DVD. Because the director may like Monteverdi and Mozart it doesn't mean it sits well with the film. Maybe a few days watching Italian films would give her a sense of synchronicity. I'm sure Mike Radford or Guiseppe Tornatore could teach her a few tricks.
As to the so called plot. It is nothing less than voyeuristic. It is a brief look at French middle class angst that teaches us nothing. As to the fat Lolita that craves daddy's attention. So what's new? It seems that the French excel at films about the nouveau bourgeoisie and "Comme une image" is no exception. It shows nothing about modern relationships and neuroses that we don't already know. It is totally lacking in drama of any kind. There is no remarkable acting or anything to captivate the viewers attention. A discussion on the pros and cons of stewed rabbit in a bucolic retreat speaks volumes about the literary style of the film.
Finally, it is sad that this film received the plaudits it did. There are many other French films more deserving. But if you want kitchen sink drama along with dirty pots and rabbit entrails then this may suit you.
One star for the crew not the actors or film. And I'm being generous.
The music jars against the acting. It is over indulgent and repetitive and bears no relationship to the structure. It is pretentious as is the making of the film on the DVD. Because the director may like Monteverdi and Mozart it doesn't mean it sits well with the film. Maybe a few days watching Italian films would give her a sense of synchronicity. I'm sure Mike Radford or Guiseppe Tornatore could teach her a few tricks.
As to the so called plot. It is nothing less than voyeuristic. It is a brief look at French middle class angst that teaches us nothing. As to the fat Lolita that craves daddy's attention. So what's new? It seems that the French excel at films about the nouveau bourgeoisie and "Comme une image" is no exception. It shows nothing about modern relationships and neuroses that we don't already know. It is totally lacking in drama of any kind. There is no remarkable acting or anything to captivate the viewers attention. A discussion on the pros and cons of stewed rabbit in a bucolic retreat speaks volumes about the literary style of the film.
Finally, it is sad that this film received the plaudits it did. There are many other French films more deserving. But if you want kitchen sink drama along with dirty pots and rabbit entrails then this may suit you.
One star for the crew not the actors or film. And I'm being generous.