Me, You and Everyone We Know
This film for me wasn’t terribly boring or exciting, it was
average. Whilst some of the narrative was strange and confusing others were
funny and smart, which was something I especially liked about this film. The
quirky and slightly edgy humour in this film is again something that I liked,
but at points I wasn’t sure whether I should have been laughing or not.
The narrative is loosely based on Miranda July’s character
but more on the diverse and strange relationships that surround her. With the two
best friends who are constantly competing with on another or the two brothers weird
and lonely relationship with horny people on the internet. The film’s ending
was quite unresolved and annoying; whilst the relationships carried on I felt
the characters had not developed or changed enough for me to like how it
finished. Although Miranda probably wanted an ongoing story; one which wasn’t
defined by the ending. It left me feeling almost betrayed in not letting me know
what to take from this film; was it a hilarious, unusual and terribly
honest take on modern relationships or a
very pessimistic depressing view on how most if not all relationships are somehow
based around sex. Or maybe I too misjudged the film entirely.
In conclusion my opinion on this film is unsure, whilst my
age and interest in other genres might make me bias to hate this film I don’t; and
so believe that this film is decent and at least 3 stars.
Joel Hooper
Loved this review. I guess I'm really glad that there are some films which can perplex people and make them question what a film can/can't be, or what an audience's reaction should/shouldn't be.
ReplyDeleteI know what I think, but that's hardly the point.