Thursday, May 31, 2012

Mini Review #4: Amour (Love)


Amour (Love), a French film with a ton of critical acclaim and buzz, is one that might have worked better in theater as opposed to a film.  Of course, the film is hopelessly sad and extraordinarily acted, but there is virtually no action.  A wife has two strokes and her wellbeing is left to her almost emotionless husband.  We only learn about what is going on in these subtle actions or sit-down dialogue.  The film is well made, and if you are not bothered by moments of dialogue with boring camera angles and scenes with just two elderly people stumbling around, then this film is for you. 

Directed by: Michael Haneke                       
Written by: Michael Haneke                       
Produced by: Stefan Amdt, Margaret Ménégoz           
Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud           
Running time: 125 minutes

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