One thing that really impressed in Vol. II are the scenes Gainsbourg shares with Jamie Bell. His character of K provides a specific service, the kind that no one else can, and his scenes crackle with ominous tension.
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This, in isolation, is enough to set Nymphomaniac apart from the bulk mainstream cinematic output. That we have a four hour, epic exploration of female sexuality is a rarity.
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Forbidden love is a decent enough concept for a feature film, but if we’re not told why it’s happening in the first place, it merely comes off as scandalous for the sake of selling tickets.
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This is a particularly striking film to look at, and the film’s luscious appearance is a perfect match for the lifestyle on display: enough food is thrown out at the end of the day to feed a large family, and wealth is conspicuous in every room of the home.
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The most eerie moment occurs when one of the characters enters a trance only to relive a forgotten experience from the time she spent in a nunnery. Rather than distract us with a showy flashback, Brisseau instead keeps the camera on the actress, making for one hell of a scene.
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The sex scenes are fairly graphic, but didn’t feel overly gratuitous. The almost sadistic nature of them is more than a little disturbing, however, as the sex is often initiated through acts of violence.
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I’m not sure where to begin with reviewing 9 Songs. It’s not that I’m offended by the most graphic sex footage I’ve yet seen on screen, it’s that I’m not quite sure I got the point. Attempting to tell the Continue reading 9 Songs
Ah, yes. When hearing the name Bernado Bertolucci, most older film goers may think of Last Tango In Paris with a warm rush of nostalgia (and butter). I, on the other hand, am reminded of betting with friends as to Continue reading The Dreamers
This movie got a bad rap. Original Sin is nowhere near as bad as most reviews led me to believe. Okay, I’m easy to please when it comes to thrillers, but this film had more good points than bad, even Continue reading Original Sin