Valor Sentimental

Sentimental Value is a multi-layered masterpiece of a film that skillfully shows several generations of a family affected by both historical and personal traumas. The film focuses on two of the generations: father and two daughters living their life in modern Norway and dealing with the emotional baggage from their past in very different ways. The film honestly opens the door for us into this family house so that we see things the way they are, no character is judged or mocked here. Yet, the storytelling itself has its own twists, therefore we can get the pieces together towards the end, which makes this film even more wholesome and delicate. Amazing script, wonderful acting, great choice of music. Bravo!

Sentimental Values has been praised left and right as a masterpiece, but for me it lands more in the category of "good, but not great." It's beautifully made, with a strong pace, a well-crafted script and strong acting, giving the story authenticity and emotional weight from beginning to end.

One thing I really appreciated is that the film never feels over-explanatory. It trusts the audience to think, to connect what was said earlier with what's happening later, and to piece things together on their own. That kind of narrative confidence is rare, and it makes the film feel smart without being showy.

The film is also filled with references. Some subtle, some more obvious, that adds an extra layer for those who like to dissect details. It rewards attentive viewers, though at times it felt like the references were more about signaling cleverness than adding actual value to the story.

And yet, when it was over, I wasn't left with much. Despite having a personal connection to the father-child themes it explores, it didn't resonate with me in the way I expected. The structure is clever, the craft is solid, the references are plentiful, but the emotional impact fell short for me.

In the end, Sentimental Values is a finely built film with a lot of strengths, and it's certainly worth watching. But calling it a masterpiece feels like overselling it, at least from where I'm sitting.

Poignant, beautifully acted, and visually stunning, the movie captures the complexity of human connection with rare honesty. Every scene feels lived-in, every line of dialogue rings true, and the way it unfolds keeps you emotionally invested all the way through. Definitely the best movie I've watched this year!

Sentimental Value is a beautiful movie. It has a very sharp screenplay and great direction. The cast here is all phenomenal and they help to elevate these characters to an even higher level. The movie has tons of emotion while keeping an engaging story throughout its runtime. There are multiple scenes that feature some really cool editing. The editing helps to reveal things a couple of times and I think that's really awesome. A very good family drama. 8/10.

This is the first time i rate a movie on imdb. I watched it on cinema a couple of days ago and it is by far the best movie I have ever seen in my life. It's still stuck in my body, even from seeing it two days ago. Really, a masterpiece... Renate is perfect for the role, also the other actors makes it whole. I love how you can almost touch and feel the mood in the movie. Joachim Trier has done it again. This is Oscar worthy, and I hope everyone is watching this at least one time in their life.